Management Support - for ECEC Providers
Practical Support For Safe, Compliant And Well-Managed Centres.
AMIGA Montessori supports early learning providers with the systems, leadership and specialist expertise needed to run strong, safe and well-managed centres.
As a family-owned, family-run Montessori early learning provider, we understand that centre management is both operationally complex and deeply human. Our support brings together experienced people across operations, people and culture, pedagogy, quality, compliance and executive leadership — helping providers create clearer systems, stronger accountability and calmer day-to-day centre operations.
20 Years
Two decades of Montessori leadership.
18 Centres
Proudly operating across Australia.
600 Staff
Passionate educators and support professionals.
Exceeding
96% of centres are Meeting or Exceeding
Our Core Support Areas
Our Core Support Areas
Select a support area to view the detail below.
People, Culture & Workforce
People, Culture & Workforce
Supporting stable, compliant and values-aligned teams across every centre.
Led By: A Head of People & Culture, two Recruiters and dedicated Payroll support.
Overview
Our People & Culture team supports providers to build a compliant, values-aligned and stable workplace. We work closely with centre leaders across human resources, employee relations, recruitment, payroll, induction, engagement and workforce planning. This support gives Centre Managers clearer guidance when people matters become complex, while helping educators feel supported, informed and connected to their work.
Our Service Include
HR and employee relations support for Centre Managers
Employment agreements, performance documentation, warnings and termination processes
Workplace investigations and escalated staff complaint support
Performance management, support planning and early intervention processes
Staff engagement strategies, surveys, recognition programs and centre action plans
Leadership, compliance, induction and online learning modules
End-to-end recruitment for permanent, fixed-term and casual roles
Onboarding, compliance checks, contract generation and casual workforce support
Exit surveys, verbal follow-ups and talent pipeline support
Payroll processing, including timesheets, tax declarations, superannuation, backpay and adjustments
Outcome You Can Expect
This helps providers maintain safer environments, clearer documentation and stronger readiness for regulatory review.
Operations & Centre Management
Operations & Centre Management
Streamlining systems, strengthening centre leadership and supporting smooth day-to-day operations.
Led By: A Head of Operations, three Business Managers and an Operations Officer.
Overview
Our Operations team supports the daily rhythm, leadership and commercial health of each centre. We help Centre Managers lead with clarity, manage service performance and maintain a safe, organised environment for children, families and educators. This support brings together practical oversight, centre visits, operating rhythms, reporting and leadership mentoring, so centre teams are not left to manage complex decisions in isolation. This support gives Centre Managers clearer guidance when people matters become complex, while helping educators feel supported, informed and connected to their work.
Our Service Include
Operational goal setting, leadership meetings and accountability rhythms
Business Manager coaching and support for Centre Managers
Centre visits, site audits and quality improvement support
Occupancy, wage-to-revenue and roster oversight
Budget, spending, P&L, aged debt and EBITDA monitoring
Centre performance reporting and corrective action planning
Centre Manager and 2IC mentoring, training and succession planning
Support with escalated family complaints and complex centre matters
Service quality checks across programs, excursions, incursions and third-party providers
Funding, system access, maintenance scheduling, family communication and refund support
Outcome You Can Expect
This helps providers reduce day-to-day firefighting, strengthen consistency and give centre leaders the structure they need to operate well.
Montessori Pedagogy & Practice
Montessori Pedagogy & Practice
Deepening educator confidence, classroom consistency and authentic Montessori practice.
Led By: A Head of Pedagogy and a Pedagogy Manager.
Overview
Our Pedagogy team supports authentic Montessori practice in a way that is practical, teachable and aligned with Australian early learning expectations. Through mentoring, training, classroom audits and professional learning resources, we help educators create calm, purposeful environments where children can learn at their own pace, in their own way.
Our Service Include
Montessori training workshops and one-on-one educator coaching
Guidance and mentoring for Educational Leaders
Support with prepared environments, classroom setup and material presentation
Alignment of Montessori practice with EYLF outcomes and regulatory standards
Strategies for classroom routines, boundaries and calm learning rhythms
Classroom observations, audits and program quality reviews
Educator handbooks, visual guides, lesson plans and professional learning resources
Access to AMIGA Montessori's Montessori demonstration video library
Assessment and Rating preparation, including educator coaching and classroom support
Structured feedback and reflective practice to support educator accountability
Group presentation calendars to support shared professional learning
Outcome You Can Expect
This helps providers lift educator confidence, deepen program consistency and protect the integrity of Montessori practice.
Quality, Compliance & Risk
Quality, Compliance & Risk
Supporting child safety, regulatory readiness and clear quality systems.
Led By: A Head of Quality and a Head of Compliance & Risk.
Overview
Our Quality, Compliance & Risk team helps centres maintain the level of rigour required in early learning. This work is detailed, disciplined and child-safety led, with support across the National Quality Framework, Child Safe Standards, regulatory notifications, policies, risk and workplace health and safety. We help providers stay prepared, not reactive — with clear documentation, stronger systems and practical support when regulatory matters arise.
Our Service Include
Child Safe Standards compliance and handbook maintenance
Compliance and risk registers for incidents, DET, CCYP and safeguarding matters
Root cause reviews following significant events or process failures
Assessment and Rating action plans, mock assessments and evidence preparation
In-person support during Assessment and Rating visits
QIP templates, Exceeding themes, Centre Manager training and monthly QIP reviews
CCYP investigations, formal notifications, correspondence and stakeholder updates
DET notifications, regulatory responses and submission timeframe support
Annual policy and procedure reviews, updates and archiving processes
Cross-department alignment with operations, pedagogy and people support
Outcome You Can Expect
This helps providers maintain safer environments, clearer documentation and stronger readiness for regulatory review.
Executive Leadership, Strategy & Brand
Executive Leadership, Strategy & Brand
Connecting day-to-day centre management with long-term sustainability, governance and growth.
Led By: CEO oversight, working closely with department heads across operations, pedagogy, people, quality and compliance.
Overview
Executive oversight gives the service model direction, accountability and strategic coherence. Through the CEO function, AMIGA Montessori supports providers with high-level business planning, financial oversight, governance, leadership accountability, partnerships and brand positioning. This support helps connect the everyday work of centre management with long-term sustainability, quality and growth.
Our Service Include
Long-term vision, business strategy and growth planning
One-to-three-year departmental business plans and measurable deliverables
Alignment of Montessori philosophy with financial sustainability
Oversight of occupancy, wage-to-revenue, EBITDA, revenue and budget performance
Pricing reviews, capital investment and new centre development oversight
Owner, board or advisory reporting, governance and risk management
Mentoring of department heads through KPIs, reporting and coaching conversations
Onboarding, compliance checks, contract generation and casual workforce support
Reputational safeguards and regulatory issue response
Strategic partnerships with government, community and sector stakeholders
Marketing campaigns, brand development, SEO, social media and digital reach
Outcome You Can Expect
This helps providers move beyond reactive management and create a clearer pathway for long-term centre performance.
How We Work
A Clear Rhythm For Centre Support
We bring structure to the work of centre management through a clear rhythm of review, support and continuous improvement. This gives providers and centre leaders a shared view of priorities, progress and accountability.
Step 1
Understand
We listen, assess and understand your centre’s goals, context and challenges.
Step 2
Stabilise
We address immediate priorities and strengthen the foundations needed for safe, consistent operations.
Step 3
Support
We work alongside your team with hands-on guidance, practical tools and department-specific expertise.
Step 4
Monitor
We review progress, measure impact and stay accountable through clear reporting and regular check-ins.
Step 5
Improve
We refine systems, uplift practice and embed improvements that support long-term centre performance.
Why AMIGA
Why AMIGA Montessori?
AMIGA Montessori is a family-owned, family-run Montessori early learning provider. We understand the detail behind safe, compliant and high-quality centre operations because we live that work every day.
Our approach is grounded in belonging, curiosity and care. We know that strong centre management is not just about systems and spreadsheets. It is about children settling into their day, educators feeling supported, families being heard, rooms prepared with care and leaders having the time and confidence to make good decisions.
Deep Montessori Expertise
Authentic practice and educator guidance shaped by years of Montessori experience.
Hands-On Partnership
Practical support that works alongside your centre leaders, not from a distance.
Proven Systems & Processes
Clear operating rhythms, reporting structures and tools that support consistency.
Children & Educators First
Every decision is grounded in safe environments, supported teams and better outcomes for children.
Get In Touch
Let's Talk About Your Centres
Whether you are seeking targeted support or a broader management partnership, we can help you explore what your centres need and how AMIGA Montessori may be able to support them.
Tell us about your needs, and we will be in touch to explore how our team can support you with practical solutions designed for early learning providers.
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