Stephanie Cimilio

• Designed and delivered a full Montessori program for children aged 0-5, five days a week • Managed all aspects of the business including invoicing, parent communication, cleaning, cooking, and environment preparation • Wrote developmental reports biannually and facilitated parent-teacher meetings • Offered in-home consultations and parent support outside standard hours • Maintained digital presence via website and social media updates

Delivered tailored Montessori sessions for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years alongside their parents • Co-led program coordination, environment setup, and session facilitation • Presented weekly group parent education talks on topics such as positive discipline, respectful parenting, child development, and toilet learning

I’m passionate about helping families bring the Montessori approach into their homes in a way that’s practical, respectful, and deeply connected to their child’s development. Through personalised home consultations for children aged birth to 6 years, I support parents in building calm, child-led environments that nurture independence and emotional security. My goal is simple: to empower families with the tools and understanding to raise children who are independent, respectful, responsible, and creative — qualities that shape them into thoughtful, capable adults. I believe that when we support children well in their early years, we reform society at its roots. If you’re curious about creating a Montessori-inspired home or need support during key transitions like toilet learning, sleep, or sibling adjustment, I’d love to connect.

• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for the child(ren) • Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks in line with family preferences • Support daily routines including naps, hygiene, toileting, and dressing • Follow and gently reinforce sleep and feeding schedules • Plan and facilitate age-appropriate, Montessori-aligned activities • Encourage independence, emotional regulation, and practical life skills • Support language development through stories, songs, and conversation • Observe and respond to the child’s developmental needs and interests • Engage children in creative play: art, music, movement, and nature • Organize enriching outdoor time, including walks, parks, or nature play • Provide sensory experiences and hands-on learning • Foster social skills through play and respectful interactions • Tidy and maintain children’s play areas and bedrooms • Wash and organize children’s laundry • Keep toys, books, and materials clean and thoughtfully rotated • Prepare or pack lunchboxes, bottles, and bags as needed • Communicate regularly with parents on daily updates, milestones, and concerns • Collaborate with parents on routine transitions, behaviour guidance, and boundaries • Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and respect for family values • Offer support with transitions (e.g. daycare, new sibling, travel, or sleep changes)

• Designed, prepared, and facilitated an authentic 0–3 Montessori program for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years, supporting key developmental milestones including movement, language, toileting, and independence. • Maintained detailed anecdotal records to track individual progress and inform Stage 1 transition reports. • Planned and hosted four parent education evenings per year to strengthen family engagement and understanding of the Montessori method. • Created developmentally relevant flyers and resources for families on topics such as toileting, sleep, independence, emotional regulation, and the prepared home. • Managed classroom resources and equipment, including the ordering of Montessori materials and maintaining an intentional, beautiful prepared environment. • Delivered private home consultations for families with children aged birth to 6, offering guidance on Montessori environments, behaviour, sibling dynamics, and developmental transitions. • Ran weekly yoga and dance classes for 3–6 year olds, integrating movement, rhythm, and coordination to support concentration and body awareness.

• Programming children’s development linking to Early Years Learning Framework and Montessori Curriculum through observation • Created classroom and programming documentations and procedures • Responsible for developing children’s portfolios • Managed parent interviews twice a year • Lead weekly team meetings and trained assistants on the Montessori philosophy • Responsible for communicating with parents with enquires • Successfully toilet trained children • Created weekend events for families to gather socially as a community • Completed risk assessment procedures • Trained staff in Montessori presentations • Created outdoor programs for physical development

• 17 months supporting two children with additional needs, including ADHD and global developmental delay, providing tailored care and developmental support. • Collaborated closely with parents, developing detailed weekly reports to track progress and address concerns. • Created comprehensive family and centre reports to document children’s learning and development. • Conducted careful observations of children, recommending and implementing changes to the environment to better support their needs. • Integrated the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) with the Montessori curriculum to ensure holistic educational planning. • Gained practical experience working under a 3–6 trained Montessori teacher, delivering lessons and facilitating activities using 3–6 Montessori materials. • Developed and maintained centre templates and documentation for children’s portfolios, ensuring consistent record keeping. • Led yoga classes for children aged 3–6, promoting physical wellbeing, focus, and body awareness.