Childcare and Kindergarten
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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.
Babies develop very quickly during the first year of life & each baby develops at their own pace. Some of the development milestone we work on them are engage in plays , reacts & respond to them, making them more settled in eating and sleeping patterns, explores objects, sounds recognition
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The first three years of life are the most fundamental in the development of human beings and their potential. It is a period when the core of personality, social skills, and human values are developed. An understanding of the child’s development allows Montessori environments to meet the needs of the infant and foster a sense of belonging, independence, and language acquisition enabling children to feel able and capable
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Between this age, Maria Montessori called this environment Casa dei Bambini (Children’s House). Having created the foundations of their personality, three-year-old children arrive in the prepared environment ready to develop and perfect their abilities.
book a tourPre-Kindergarten 3-4Years
The Kindergarten program at Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre applies the Montessori Method which is a child-focused educational approach that is based on scientific observations of child development.
book a tourKindergarten 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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Our Philosophy | Our Values | Parents Say
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.
Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre Videos
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Thingle Toodle Incursion: Learning Road Safety
We were thrilled to welcome a special guest, Cam, along with his friend, Thingle Toodle, to Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre on Wednesday, the 11th, and Thursday, the 12th of September. This exciting and educational incursion gave our children an incredible opportunity to learn about the important topic of road safety in a fun and engaging.Read More
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Celebrating Our Dedicated Educators on Educators and R U OK Day
On the 4th of September, Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre came together to celebrate a group of individuals who make a profound impact on our children’s lives each and every day – our dedicated educators and teachers. Educators Day was a special occasion to acknowledge the passion, hard work, and commitment of the amazing team that.Read More
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Celebrating Our Fathers: A Week of Fun, Games, and Memories
Our Father’s Day celebrations, held from August 26th to September 2nd, were a truly remarkable event for our community. This week-long celebration was a heartfelt tribute to the fathers in our Centre, designed to create joyful and lasting memories for children and their families alike. The week was filled with a diverse array of games.Read More
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Food Fundraising Event for Cancer Council
On Friday, August 2nd, the staff at Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre came together for a meaningful cause, hosting a food fundraising event to support the Cancer Council. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement and camaraderie as we prepared and sold a variety of delicious dishes to raise funds for cancer research and support services. The.Read More
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