About Us

“The secret of good teaching is to regard the child’s intelligence as a fertile field in which seeds may be sown, to grow under heat of flaming imagination.  Our aim is not only to make the child understand and still less to force him to memorise but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his innermost core. We do not want complacent pupils but eager ones. We seek to sow life in the child rather than theories, to help him in his growth, mental and emotional as well as physical, and for that we must offer grand and lofty ideas to the human mind”  Maria Montessori

At Northwest Montessori Preschool we believe:

• All children need to be valued as individuals, within the context of their families and community
• All children will develop confidence and positive self-esteem through a supportive and secure environment
• Trust, respect and collaboration form the basis for strong partnerships between families and staff
• Family involvement is vital to a high quality program
• Children need opportunities to practice and consolidate their skills and work towards learning outcomes as expressed in the Victorian Early Years Learning and Developmental Framework (VEYLDF), in line with the Montessori Curriculum
• Diversity should be respected and celebrated
• Our staff are committed to working in the best interests of the children, families and preschool as a whole
• In open communication, transparency and confidentiality at all times
• In best practice, aspiring to become a centre of excellence for Montessori and Early Childhood education
• In nurturing and establishing relationships within the wider community
• That ongoing evaluation is essential to create a service that is responsive to the ever changing needs of children, families, staff and the community
• Our environment encourages children to develop an appreciation for sustainable practices, respect for the natural environment and promotes children’s understanding of the responsibility to care for their environment

Therefore, we:

• Provide a holistic and inclusive approach to positively support children’s development
• Encourage children to reach their full potential in accordance with their individual abilities
• Are committed to open communication with families
• Encourage families to engage in meaningful participation in the program
• Implement flexible programs that cater for different teaching approaches and learning styles to benefit children
• Ensure that reflective practice and observation of children form the basis of our program
• Provide prepared indoor and outdoor environments to stimulate children’s development
• Are committed to providing high quality ongoing professional development for staff
• Participate in community events
• Continuously evaluate our programs and centre’s goals
• Encourage sustainable practices in our prepared environment