History and Timeline

In 1987 Harmony Montessori CEO Glenda Sawtell was looking for child care for her two young children after coming across the Montessori education and philosophy during her university studies.

Glenda found a Montessori children’s house operating in a private home by the sea in Beachmere, Caboolture in Queensland.

When Glenda enquired about the school, the owner informed her that she wanted to retire and was looking for someone to take over.

With Glenda’s background in teaching and social work, she decided to continue the children’s house at her own farm in Elimbah.

After two years, the school and the waiting list for places grew and Glenda moved the children’s house to the local Baptist Church Hall.

Enquiries continued growing, so Glenda purchased land and established the Harmony Montessori Children’s House at it'scurrent location in 1990.

The primary school was established in 1998