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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
2026 enrolments are now open!
Welcome to Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre.
Parent Testimonials
Parents share their personal experiences of the growth, joy, and development they’ve seen at Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre.
Staff Testimonials
Staff share their heartfelt experiences of the purpose, joy, and fulfillment they’ve found working at Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre.
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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We provide the main activities
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.
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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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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Aboriginal Project 2026 – Walking Together, Learning Together
At Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre, we are deeply committed to embedding respectful and meaningful learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures into the fabric of everyday life at our centre. This year, our Aboriginal Project 2026 has been a truly enriching journey — for our children, our educators, and our whole community. Our children.Read More
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Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre – Easter Parade 2026
There is something truly magical about watching children and their families come together to celebrate, and our Easter Parade 2026 was no exception! In the days leading up to our parade, the children worked alongside their parents to create their very own Easter hats. Little hands busily decorated, glued, and crafted with enormous pride —.Read More
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Henny Penny Incursion 2026 – Hatching Wonder, One Chick at a Time
This term, Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre welcomed something truly extraordinary into our space — the Henny Penny Hatching Program! And the wonder it sparked in our children was simply unforgettable. Over the course of the program, our children were given a rare and magical hands-on experience: watching real eggs hatch into fluffy, chirping baby chicks.Read More
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Lunar New Year Celebration-Year of the Horse.
Our Lunar New Year incursion was a wonderful way to begin the year, and we were delighted to welcome Miss Phebe, who shared such a vibrant and meaningful cultural experience with our children. The children learned about the 12 animals of the zodiac calendar and were captivated by the story of how the Rat came.Read More
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