HAhahahaha.... I understand that reliance.

DD1 was in Montessori, but she started at 3 years so it was the next age group. I actually love the Montessori way of doing things, but I do think you may need to check out the centre you are going to in order to decide. Different "teachers" or carers may handle the care differently.

One of my best friends works in a Montessori in Brissy with the toddlers and her room was much different to the room where my DD was.

So where as I love the Montessori methods... I do understand that it all has to do with the interpretation of the methods in practice