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483 Sayers Road, Hoppers Crossing, VIC 3029
(03) 8742 2349
info@hcmontessori.vic.edu.au 
Mon-Fri: 7:00 am – 6:30 pm
Childcare and Kindergarten
2025 enrolments are now open!
Where work and play come together
A unique and engaging learning environment.
Montessori education harness a child’s natural interest in a subject. The fact that the focus of each Montessori exercise is on one educational concept means that children are able to work independently and check their own work.
Academics and knowledge-building are key qualities of Montessori, as is the ability to think creatively and understand the needs of others.
Montessori education builds a child’s capability to become a fulfilled and productive adult able to contribute to the world—at home, at work, and in their community.
Maria Montessori’s observation of human development from birth to adulthood led to an education approach that supports children’s natural development, providing the skills and support to reach their full potential in life.
With a strong emotional, behavioural, and moral foundation, children become motivated, active, and independent learners who are prepared for the real world.
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Montessori Education
Each child is special. Each child is unique. Children can develop without pre-determined rules, but they need individual guidance and educational materials that encourage and promote this development. We believe in personal growth and offer the necessary tools to support this.
Our material meets the demands made by Dr Maria Montessori’s educational method regarding spontaneous learning. This high quality Montessori education provides children with the tools they need to become independent and critical thinkers.
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Curriculum
Elements
Practical Life
Sensorial
Language
Mathematics
Biology
Commitment and Passion
A specially trained teacher guides the children in such a way that they learn to work independently and with a specific aim.
This teacher creates a ‘prepared environment’ – whereby the educational materials are available to the children in a specifically structured way. A Montessori prepared environment provides a various developmental opportunity for children which includes movement, challenging work, concentration and freedom.
Environment also provided the resources and activities that captures child’s interest and develops interest in purposeful activities requiring concentration and judgement.
“The Prepared Environment Is for Independence and Growth. The first aim of the prepared environment is to render the growing child independence of the adult. This is, it is a place where he can do things for himself – live his own life – without the immediate help of adult.Therefore the environment is the place where the children are to be increasingly active and the teacher is increasingly passive.”
Maria Montessori, Her Life and Work
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Why Choose Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre
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Home-like Environment
Children are comfortable and confident in their home, feeling safe and secure to explore and learn.
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Culture of Honour
We aim to help all people that come into contact with Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre to feel Significant, Appreciated and Understood.
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Orientation Process
Makes the process of you and your child settling into care with Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre that much smoother.
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Quality Educators
Highly qualified educators, including Montessori-qualified Directress, Early Childhood Teachers and Early Childhood Educators. We believe that educators play a huge role in quality child care & delivering Montessori program.
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State of Art Building
State of Art building with high ceiling & a lot of natural light in all rooms. Modern , well-ventilated classrooms, Nienhuis (AMI approved) materials / furniture throughout from Netherlands.
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Digitally equipped
Digitally equipped processes in place like sign in / out, statements, weekly updates of children in Storypark TM
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Customised Outdoor Area
Customised outdoor area for fun and learning
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High standard Meals
High standard of Nutritious meals.
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Quality Program
We are committed to providing a learning environment of the highest quality using Montessori philosophy and principles as the foundation.
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We are dedicated to the care and education
Our Educational Programs
Unlike traditional classrooms, Montessori learning program are designed to fit the specific needs of each child’s stage of development. Learning is all about the activity and independence of the child to find out what they need at each particular moment. The Montessori approach provides children with enduring intellectual capabilities, achieved through the framework of social and emotional learning.
Nursery 3-12Months
Toddlers 1-3Years
Pre-Kindergarten 3-4Years
Kindergarten 4-5Years
Children need healthy, wholesome foods
Healthy Food for Growing Children
By eating family-style and serving themselves, children learn about making healthy choices and the connection between food and community.
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
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We believe children learn by building on the knowledge they already have – primarily exhibited through play. Teachers help children learn by creating a rich environment to explore via exciting educational activities.
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On February 12th, Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre had the pleasure of hosting the Eco Bug program: Wiggly Worms and Creepy Crawlies. We were delighted to welcome Vee back from Ladybug Academy to lead this engaging and educational incursion. The session focused on the vital role insects play in maintaining a healthy natural environment. The children.Read More
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Bush Kinder Program 2025
Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the Bush Kinder Grant to deliver an enriching Bush Kinder program for our Kindergarten children in 2025. We are excited to share some of the key outcomes we aim to achieve through this program.
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