Montessori Minds Childcare Centre

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.

Positive, Safe Environment – We are committed to providing an uplifting and positive atmosphere for our children and staff; a fun learning experience in a secure, safe, and loving environment.

Leadership – We are committed to lead; developing, monitoring, and empowering our children and our staff to reach their full potential.

Excellence – We are committed to achieve the greatest levels of excellence in childcare, in education and in everything we do; being highly professional, innovative, creative, efficient, and effective.

Respect – We are committed to building strong, healthy relationships with each other, our children & their families, along with the community through communication and understanding of the cultures around us.

Integrity – We are committed to carry out our mission.

Nurturing Environment

• Stimulating Classroom: Designed for unique developmental needs.
• Sensory Learning: Emphasizes touch, movement, sound, and sight.
• Safety Priority: Classroom design and materials ensure safety.
• Consistent Routine: Supports adjustment and promotes learning.
• Care & Trust: Fosters warm relationships among caregivers, infants, and parents.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Values diversity and family collaboration.

Active Learning

• Inquiry-Based Approach: Introduction to Montessori materials.
• Focus Areas: Grace, courtesy, language, toilet training, and assimilating information.
• Educator's Role: Supports learning, provides resources, encourages exploration.
• Independence Cultivation: Encourages problem-solving and investigation.
• Communication Skills: Encourages expression, enhances interpersonal skills.

Preparation for Primary School

• Developmental Focus: Social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills.
• Montessori Integration: Emphasizes independence, exploration, self-directed learning.
• Hands-On Learning: Critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making skills.
• Mixed-Age Environment: Fosters social development, communication skills.
• Personalized Learning: Encourages self-paced, interest-driven learning.

Vacation Care

• Flexible Options: Half-day and full-day during term breaks.
• Engaging Activities: Promotes creativity, skill development.
• Nutritious Meals: Provided throughout the day.
• Safe Environment: Caring and stimulating for productive engagement.
• Parental Ease: Offers hassle-free, fun-filled experience for children. 

"My children and I love Montessori minds. They get multiple learning opportunities every day. The centre follows Montessori philosophy and the children receive quality care. My children have progressed significantly in cognitive, emotional and social skills and that’s due to the fantastic staff, educators and program they follow. I highly recommend this centre."

- Ana

"Montessori Minds is an excellent choice for your child's care. The educators are exceptionally caring and loving, with Dr. Sharma ensuring all kids feel comfortable and secure. Enrolling my daughter here has brought me great satisfaction ♥️"

- Bharti

"We are so happy at this centre. The educators are so caring and our child is thriving there. We feel very lucky to be a part of the Montessori Minds family."

- Melanie

"Great team and support. The program is wonderful for children’s independence and learning. Clean and tidy facility."

- Ash

Center head, Montessori Minds Childcare and Kindergarten

“Children are the human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of greater possibilities of their future.”

– Maria Montessori

My belief in these lines is what defines me and has constituted my experiences in last 23 years of my teaching and learning career. Working with children has been by far the most satisfying experience of my life and I am grateful to all the children, their parents, and my colleagues who have touched my life to make me a better person.

As an educationalist, I have taken the roles of a lecturer, researcher, teacher, a counsellor, and an administrator in the field of Education. My academic qualifications include a double Masters (Masters in child development and Masters in Education) that gave me extensive knowledge about growth and development in children and its impact on their lives. My doctorate was on adolescents and my work has been converted and published into a psychological test for measuring Emotional Intelligence in adolescents.

Being qualified as a Trainer and Assessor, I have had the opportunity to teach in various Universities including the University of Swinburne where I taught students doing Certificate 3 and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. My qualifications also include Diploma in counseling and being a registered counselor with Australian Counselling Association, I can help young parents, children, and others to sail through this journey called LIFE. In return, all these people help me become an empathetic, responsible, and humble human being. I am a fully registered teacher with the

Victorian Institute of Teaching for both primary teaching and early childhood teaching and these experiences in teaching have helped me gain a clear understanding of the collaborations and expectations of the education system at different levels. These learnings contribute when we prepare Kinder children for transitions to formal schools.

I believe that a child does not work to become intelligent, he works as a part of the innate need to adapt to his environment and it is our duty as adults to give him diverse and meaningful experiences to do that. I am thankful to all of you for trusting Montessori Minds Childcare and Kindergarten as the first step for your child to his bright future. We are committed to providing our children with a stimulating and productive environment to explore, discover, learn, enjoy, and construct themselves.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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https://montessoriminds.vic.edu.au/faqs/

1. What is the enrolment process?

2. Do you give any orientation for the parents and the child?

3. How does the center ensure the safety and well-being of the children?

4. What is the curriculum, and how is it tailored to meet the developmental needs of different age groups?

5. Are meals and snacks provided, and what is the policy for accommodating special dietary needs

6. What is the policy for communication between parents and teachers, and how are parents kept informed about their child's progress?

7. What is the policy for handling behavior issues, and how are parents involved in addressing these issues?

8. What is the procedure for dealing with medical emergencies?

9. How are families involved?

10. How can Montessori approach be incorporated at home?