{"id":192,"date":"2026-08-18T10:40:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T00:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montessoriminds.vic.edu.au\/hoppers-crossing\/about-2\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T13:10:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T03:10:11","slug":"our-centre","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/montessoriminds.vic.edu.au\/hoppers-crossing\/about\/our-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e192-e1 m5c-0 m5c-1 m5c-2 m5c-3\"><div class=\"x-bg\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-upper-img\" data-x-element-bg-layer=\"{&quot;parallaxSize&quot;:&quot;150%&quot;,&quot;parallaxDir&quot;:&quot;v&quot;,&quot;parallaxRev&quot;:false}\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montessoriminds.vic.edu.au\/hoppers-crossing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/our-centre-hcmc.jpg\" alt=\"our centre\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e192-e2 m5c-f m5c-g m5c-i m5c-j\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e192-e3 m5c-q m5c-r\"><div class=\"x-grid x-container max width e192-e4 m5c-t m5c-u m5c-v m5c-w m5c-x m5c-y m5c-z\"><div class=\"x-cell e192-e5 m5c-1b m5c-1c m5c-1d m5c-1e\"><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e192-e6 m5c-1b m5c-1c m5c-1d m5c-1e\"><hr class=\"x-line e192-e7 m5c-1w m5c-1x\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e192-e8 m5c-21 m5c-22 m5c-23 m5c-24 m5c-25 m5c-26 m5c-27 m5c-28 m5c-29 m5c-2a m5c-2b m5c-2c\"><span class=\"logocolor\">\u2014<\/span> \u2014 483 Sayers Road, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029 \u2014<\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e192-e10 m5c-37 m5c-38 m5c-39 m5c-3a\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Our  <em class=\"logocolor\">Centre<\/em><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e192-e11 m5c-1x m5c-1y\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e192-e12 m5c-21 m5c-22 m5c-23 m5c-24 m5c-26 m5c-2f m5c-2g m5c-2i m5c-2j m5c-2k m5c-2l m5c-2m\">A purpose-built early learning environment in Hoppers Crossing, designed around the Montessori philosophy \u2014 where children are supported to explore, concentrate and grow at their own pace, within a safe and thoughtfully prepared space.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e192-e14 m5c-1b m5c-1c m5c-1d m5c-1e\"><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e192-e15 m5c-1b m5c-1c m5c-1d m5c-1e\"><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e192-e16 m5c-1b m5c-1c m5c-1d m5c-1e\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e192-e17 m5c-21 m5c-22 m5c-23 m5c-24 m5c-26 m5c-2f m5c-2g m5c-2i m5c-2j m5c-2k m5c-2l m5c-2m\"><ul><li>Our philosophy is about our obligations as educators, our vision, and mission statement that reflects the meaning and of a Montessori Early Learning Centre and Pedagogy.  Our curriculum is one that contributes to the EYLF and the NQF along with all other regulatory legislation.<\/li><li>Our staff and management are well experienced and qualified educators\/teachers in both Montessori and Mainstream.<\/li><li>Our Menu has been developed with a nutritional focus for the health and well-being of all children.<\/li><li>Be assured that what our Centre has to offer is one that will only consider quality and commitment to the Code of Ethics and Rights of children to learn in a safe and well-prepared environment.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e192-e18 m5c-1x m5c-1z\"\/><div class=\"x-grid e192-e19 m5c-u m5c-v m5c-10 m5c-11 m5c-12\"><div class=\"x-cell e192-e20 m5c-1b m5c-1c m5c-1d m5c-1e\"><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button has-graphic e192-e21 m5c-3f m5c-3g m5c-3h m5c-3i m5c-3j m5c-3k m5c-3l m5c-3m m5c-3n m5c-3o m5c-3p m5c-3q m5c-3r m5c-e\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"\/hoppers-crossing\/book-a-tour\/\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf105;\"><\/i><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-secondary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf178;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Book a centre tour<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e192-e23 m5c-1b m5c-1c m5c-1d m5c-1e\"><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e192-e28 m5c-1w m5c-1x\"\/><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e192-e29 m5c-1b m5c-1c m5c-1d m5c-1e\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e192-e42 m5c-0 m5c-4 m5c-5 m5c-6 m5c-7 m5c-8 globalpadding\"><div class=\"x-div x-container max width e192-e43 m5c-47\"><div class=\"x-row e192-e45 m5c-f m5c-h m5c-k m5c-l\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e192-e46 m5c-r m5c-s\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e192-e47 m5c-21 m5c-22 m5c-23 m5c-24 m5c-25 m5c-26 m5c-27 m5c-28 m5c-29 m5c-2a m5c-2b m5c-2p\"><span class=\"logocolor\">\u2014<\/span> \u2014 <span>Our Centre<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e192-e48 m5c-1w m5c-1x\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e192-e49 m5c-37 m5c-3c m5c-3d\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Welcome to Hoppers Crossing Montessori Minds<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e192-e50 m5c-22 m5c-23 m5c-24 m5c-26 m5c-2f m5c-2g m5c-2k m5c-2o m5c-2p m5c-2q m5c-2r m5c-2s\">\n\n<p>Our centre has been purpose-built to support the Montessori Method, with high ceilings, abundant natural light and well-ventilated learning spaces. Rooms are furnished with Montessori-aligned materials, arranged to encourage children to move freely, choose purposeful activities and work with a sense of order and independence.<\/p>\n<p>Families are welcome to arrange a tour to see the environment first-hand and ask questions about our approach, daily routines and enrolment process before making a decision that's right for their child and family.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e192-e57 m5c-r m5c-s\"><span class=\"x-image e192-e58 m5c-48\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montessoriminds.vic.edu.au\/hoppers-crossing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/our-centre-facility.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" alt=\"facility\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e192-e59 m5c-0 m5c-4 m5c-5 m5c-6 m5c-8 m5c-9 globalpadding\"><div class=\"x-div x-container max width e192-e60 m5c-47\"><div class=\"x-row e192-e62 m5c-f m5c-h m5c-k m5c-m\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e192-e63 m5c-r m5c-s\"><span class=\"x-image e192-e64 m5c-48\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montessoriminds.vic.edu.au\/hoppers-crossing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/our-facilities.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"our facilities\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e192-e65 m5c-r m5c-s\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e192-e66 m5c-37 m5c-3c m5c-3d\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Our Facilities<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e192-e67 m5c-22 m5c-23 m5c-24 m5c-26 m5c-2f m5c-2g m5c-2k m5c-2o m5c-2p m5c-2q m5c-2r m5c-2s\"><p>The centre has been designed with children's safety, comfort and curiosity in mind, and is maintained in line with our service's policies and regulatory obligations.<\/p>\n\n <ul class=\"feature-list\">\n          <li><span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Bright, well-ventilated indoor learning spaces with natural light<\/li>\n          <li><span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Age-appropriate outdoor learning areas for movement and nature play<\/li>\n          <li><span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Montessori-aligned learning materials, arranged for independent access<\/li>\n          <li><span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Family-style dining areas supporting shared, nutritious mealtimes<\/li>\n          <li><span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Digital family communication so parents can stay connected with their child's day<\/li>\n        <\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e192-e74 m5c-0 m5c-4 m5c-5 m5c-6 m5c-7 m5c-8 globalpadding\"><div class=\"x-div x-container max width e192-e75 m5c-47\"><div class=\"x-row e192-e77 m5c-f m5c-h m5c-k m5c-n\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e192-e78 m5c-r m5c-s\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e192-e79 m5c-37 m5c-3c m5c-3d\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Our Educators & Nutrition<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e192-e80 m5c-22 m5c-23 m5c-24 m5c-26 m5c-2f m5c-2g m5c-2k m5c-2o m5c-2p m5c-2q m5c-2r m5c-2s\"><p>Our team includes Montessori-trained educators, early childhood teachers and qualified early childhood educators who work together to prepare a calm, respectful and engaging environment for every child.<\/p>\n<p>Meals are prepared with a focus on balanced nutrition, offering a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains and other wholesome foods as part of a shared, family-style dining experience that also supports independence and social connection.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e192-e81 m5c-23 m5c-26 m5c-2a m5c-2f m5c-2g m5c-2o m5c-2p m5c-2s m5c-2t m5c-2u m5c-2w\">Menus are planned with reference to relevant nutrition guidelines. Families with specific dietary needs, allergies or intolerances are encouraged to discuss these directly with the centre prior to enrolment.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e192-e89 m5c-r m5c-s\"><span class=\"x-image e192-e90 m5c-48\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montessoriminds.vic.edu.au\/hoppers-crossing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/children-educators-nutrition.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" alt=\"nutrition\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e192-e140 m5c-0 m5c-2 m5c-4 m5c-8 m5c-b m5c-c\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-upper-color\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e192-e141 m5c-f m5c-g m5c-i m5c-o\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e192-e142 m5c-q m5c-r\"><div class=\"x-grid x-container max width e192-e143 m5c-t m5c-u m5c-v m5c-w m5c-x m5c-z m5c-18\"><div class=\"x-cell e192-e144 m5c-1b m5c-1c m5c-1d m5c-1e\"><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e192-e145 m5c-1b m5c-1c m5c-1d m5c-1e\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e192-e146 m5c-21 m5c-22 m5c-23 m5c-24 m5c-25 m5c-26 m5c-27 m5c-28 m5c-29 m5c-2a m5c-2b m5c-2c\"><span class=\"logocolor\">\u2014<\/span> \u2014 <span>Compliance & Child Safety<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e192-e147 m5c-1w m5c-1x\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e192-e148 m5c-37 m5c-39 m5c-3d m5c-3e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Quality & safety, always<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e192-e150 m5c-1w m5c-1x\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e192-e151 m5c-21 m5c-22 m5c-23 m5c-24 m5c-26 m5c-2f m5c-2g m5c-2j m5c-2k m5c-2l m5c-2m m5c-35\">We aim to operate in accordance with the National Quality Standard (NQS) across all seven quality areas, and to meet our obligations under the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, including child safety and wellbeing requirements.<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e192-e152 m5c-1x m5c-1z\"\/><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e192-e153 m5c-3g m5c-3h m5c-3i m5c-3j m5c-3k m5c-3l m5c-3m m5c-3n m5c-3o m5c-42 m5c-e\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"\/hoppers-crossing\/resources\/\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">View Our Policies<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e192-e154 m5c-1b m5c-1c m5c-1i m5c-1o m5c-1t\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e192-e155 m5c-21 m5c-22 m5c-23 m5c-24 m5c-26 m5c-2f m5c-2g m5c-2i m5c-2j m5c-2k m5c-2l m5c-36\"><ul class=\"threedaybullets\">\n \t<li>Educational program &amp; practice<\/li>\n \t<li>Children's health &amp; safety<\/li>\n \t<li>Physical environment<\/li>\n \t<li>Staffing arrangements<\/li>\n \t<li>Relationships with children<\/li>\n \t<li>Collaborative partnerships with families<\/li>\n \t<li>Governance &amp; leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e192-e156 m5c-1b m5c-1c m5c-1d m5c-1e\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e192-e157 m5c-0 m5c-2 m5c-4 m5c-6 m5c-8 m5c-c m5c-d\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-upper-color\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e192-e158 m5c-f m5c-g m5c-i m5c-p\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e192-e159 m5c-q m5c-r\"><div class=\"x-grid x-container max width e192-e160 m5c-t m5c-u m5c-v m5c-w m5c-x m5c-z m5c-19\"><div class=\"x-cell e192-e161 m5c-1b m5c-1c m5c-1d m5c-1e\"><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e192-e162 m5c-1b m5c-1c m5c-1d m5c-1e m5c-1j m5c-1q m5c-1u\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e192-e163 m5c-21 m5c-22 m5c-23 m5c-24 m5c-25 m5c-26 m5c-27 m5c-28 m5c-29 m5c-2a m5c-2b m5c-2c\"><span class=\"logocolor\">\u2014<\/span> \u2014 <span>Request a Tour<\/span> \u2014 <span class=\"logocolor\">\u2014<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e192-e164 m5c-1w m5c-1x\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e192-e165 m5c-37 m5c-39 m5c-3d m5c-3e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Come and see our centre for yourself<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e192-e167 m5c-1w m5c-1x\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e192-e168 m5c-21 m5c-22 m5c-23 m5c-24 m5c-26 m5c-2f m5c-2g m5c-2j m5c-2k m5c-2l m5c-2m m5c-31 m5c-35\"><span>The best way to understand whether our centre is the right fit for your family is to visit in person, meet our educators and see the environment your child would learn in.<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e192-e169 m5c-1x m5c-1z\"\/><div class=\"x-grid e192-e170 m5c-t m5c-u m5c-v m5c-12 m5c-1a\"><div class=\"x-cell e192-e171 m5c-1b m5c-1c m5c-1d m5c-1e m5c-1v\"><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e192-e172 m5c-3g m5c-3h m5c-3i m5c-3j m5c-3k m5c-3m m5c-3n m5c-3o m5c-41 m5c-42 m5c-43 m5c-e\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"\/hoppers-crossing\/book-a-tour\/\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><div 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