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About
Our Story
Montessori Minds Childcare and Kindergarten aims to provide quality Montessori education to children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, nurturing each child’s full potential and drawing out the best from their mind, body, and soul.
The idea of Montessori Minds Childcare and Kindergarten was conceived after the astounded success and satisfaction derived from HCMC. It was observed that there were very few Montessori centres in Geelong to cater to the needs of the families who are looking for an optimal education for their children in the first 2 important planes of development (0-3 years and 3 -6 years).
These are the formative years and 90% of the brain’s development happens during these years.
Igniting the spark of genius in every child
Montessori Curriculum
The Montessori Curriculum is an innovative learning framework that incorporates specific learning outcomes and knowledge skills that align with children’s developmental needs and interests.
It is divided into five key areas of learning: practical life, sensorial, mathematics, language, and culture. As children progress through the Montessori Curriculum, they encounter more challenging learning materials that are appropriate to both age and skill levels.
In this way, the Montessori Curriculum emphasises learning as a process that cannot be determined by a child’s age.
Benefits of Montessori Education
Montessori education offers our children opportunities to develop their potential as they step out into the world as engaged, competent, responsible, and respectful citizens with an understanding and appreciation that learning is for life.
- Each child is valued as a unique individual. Montessori education recognizes that children learn in different ways, and accommodates all learning styles. Students are also free to learn at their own pace, each advancing through the curriculum as he is ready, guided by the teacher and an individualized learning plan.
- Beginning at an early age, Montessori students develop order, coordination, concentration, and independence. Classroom design, materials, and daily routines support the individual’s emerging “self-regulation” (ability to educate one’s self, and to think about what one is learning), toddlers through adolescents.
- Students are part of a close, caring community. The multi-age classroom—typically spanning 3 years—re-creates a family structure. Older students enjoy stature as mentors and role models; younger children feel supported and gain confidence about the challenges ahead. Teachers model respect, loving kindness, and a belief in peaceful conflict resolution.
- Montessori students enjoy freedom within limits. Working within parameters set by their teachers, students are active participants in deciding what their focus of learning will be. Montessorians understand that internal satisfaction drives the child’s curiosity and interest and results in joyous learning that is sustainable over a lifetime.
- Students are supported in becoming active seekers of knowledge. Teachers provide environments where students have the freedom and the tools to pursue answers to their own questions.
- Self-correction and self-assessment are an integral part of the Montessori classroom approach. As they mature, students learn to look critically at their work, and become adept at recognizing, correcting, and learning from their errors.
Prepare your child for school readiness
Feel The Difference
What gives our schools the quality you feel the moment you enter are the “pillars” of belief that support them. There are six core beliefs on which everything centers at our schools.
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Experiential Learning
We help children connect with their surroundings in new ways, so they discover what is meaningful to them in the moment and in the future.
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Community
A child’s educational success in large part depends on families, educators, peers and relevant members of the community.
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Collaboration
Sharing new experiences and solving problems with others leads to a greater sense of connectedness – as well as meaningful learning experiences.
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Proven Models
Several important learning models have been developed by educators around the world. The human connection must be a key component of learning.
Get to know our staff
Dedicated Teachers & Staff
Our staff are dedicated to enhancing the lives of children with diverse special needs by providing evaluations and other services for children to achieve full and independent lives.
Ashley
Preschool Classroom
She approaches teaching as a partnership with parents, each party child advocating from a different angle. By talking through issues as well as what is going right, together parents and teachers can help a child reach his full potential.
Ashley
Preschool Classroom
She approaches teaching as a partnership with parents, each party child advocating from a different angle. By talking through issues as well as what is going right, together parents and teachers can help a child reach his full potential.
Jamey
Toddler Classroom
Born seventh in a family of ten children, Jamey has been surrounded by young children all of her life. Combined with her extraordinary teaching skills and warm, nurturing personality, she has created truly excellent and welcoming our Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre.
Lindsay
Toddler Classroom
She has never tired of the “ah-ha” moments and the pride that swells in a little one who is learning to do something for the first time. A great teacher is someone who is thoughtful, creative and dedicated to learning what makes each one of their students special!
Ashley
Preschool Classroom
She approaches teaching as a partnership with parents, each party child advocating from a different angle. By talking through issues as well as what is going right, together parents and teachers can help a child reach his full potential.
Ashley
Preschool Classroom
She approaches teaching as a partnership with parents, each party child advocating from a different angle. By talking through issues as well as what is going right, together parents and teachers can help a child reach his full potential.
Jamey
Toddler Classroom
Born seventh in a family of ten children, Jamey has been surrounded by young children all of her life. Combined with her extraordinary teaching skills and warm, nurturing personality, she has created truly excellent and welcoming our Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre.
Lindsay
Toddler Classroom
She has never tired of the “ah-ha” moments and the pride that swells in a little one who is learning to do something for the first time. A great teacher is someone who is thoughtful, creative and dedicated to learning what makes each one of their students special!
Ashley
Preschool Classroom
She approaches teaching as a partnership with parents, each party child advocating from a different angle. By talking through issues as well as what is going right, together parents and teachers can help a child reach his full potential.
Ashley
Preschool Classroom
She approaches teaching as a partnership with parents, each party child advocating from a different angle. By talking through issues as well as what is going right, together parents and teachers can help a child reach his full potential.
Jamey
Toddler Classroom
Born seventh in a family of ten children, Jamey has been surrounded by young children all of her life. Combined with her extraordinary teaching skills and warm, nurturing personality, she has created truly excellent and welcoming our Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre.
Lindsay
Toddler Classroom
She has never tired of the “ah-ha” moments and the pride that swells in a little one who is learning to do something for the first time. A great teacher is someone who is thoughtful, creative and dedicated to learning what makes each one of their students special!