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Long Daycare & Kindergarten

Altona Meadows Centre

Weekdays 7:30am to 6pm

32-36 Balaclava Avenue Altona Meadows VIC 3028

Early Learning Centre – Childcare Altona Meadows

Montessori Academy’s Altona Meadows childcare centre is located at 32-36 Balaclava Ave, Altona Meadows VIC 3028. The Montessori long daycare centre and kindergarten offers an outstanding early learning program for infant, toddler, pre-kinder, and kindergarten children.

The Altona Meadows preschool and early learning centre for ages six weeks to six years offers nutritious catered meals, is sun-safe, allergy aware, and has safe drop-off and pick-up parking.

Featuring an contemporary open-plan design, our Altona Meadows campus offers spacious Montessori classrooms for infants, toddlers and preschoolers that allows for small class sizes.

About Altona Meadows

Each classroom is filled with unique educational materials that connect with children’s interests and needs at each stage of development to provide them with the optimal environment for learning.

Beyond the classroom, are exceptional outdoor play spaces enriched with a range of gross motor activities to inspire learning through exploration.

The team at Altona Meadows Montessori Academy are passionate Montessori educators who personalise the curriculum to suit each child.

They observe children’s interests, direct them towards activities suited to their stage of development, and create a positive atmosphere for learning that allows children to discover learning outcomes in their own time.

Get in touch to book a campus tour and learn more about the benefits of Montessori education.

Campus Features

  • Montessori & EYLF Curriculum
  • Personalised Montessori Education Programs for all ages
  • Trained Montessori Educators
  • Full set of Montessori educational materials
  • Munch and Move Program
  • Morning and afternoon tea are provided
  • Extra Curricular Activities
  • Designated drop-off and pick-up parking
  • Sun safe and allergy aware

What Our Families Say

Our Programs

Montessori Academy is Australia’s leading Montessori Childcare and Early Learning Group. We deliver a Montessori Education Programs for ages 0-6 that nurtures confident, courageous, and independent learners. Join our Montessori learning community today.

0-2

Infant Program

The Infant Program is designed to meet the developmental needs and interests of children aged 0-2. Children learn through movement and exploration.

2-3

Toddler Program

The Montessori Toddler Program is active, self-paced, and involves learning using all five senses. Children are introduced to the five areas of the Montessori Curriculum.

3-6

Preschool Program

The Montessori Preschool Program is a structured academics and wellbeing program that prepares children for their transition to school.

4-6

School Readiness

Our School Readiness and Kinder Preparation Program combines school-styled workbooks with practical school readiness skills to develop a positive and confident attitude towards school.

0-2

Infant Program

The Infant Program is designed to meet the developmental needs and interests of children aged 0-2. Children learn through movement and exploration.

2-3

Toddler Program

The Montessori Toddler Program is active, self-paced, and involves learning using all five senses. Children are introduced to the five areas of the Montessori Curriculum.

3-6

Preschool Program

The Montessori Preschool Program is a structured academics and wellbeing program that prepares children for their transition to school.

4-6

School Readiness

Our School Readiness and Kinder Preparation Program combines school-styled workbooks with practical school readiness skills to develop a positive and confident attitude towards school.

Montessori Curriculum

Montessori is a method of education that is personalised to each child’s learning style, stage of development, and interests. Children develop complete academic and wellbeing foundations through hands-on experience, real-world application, and problem-solving using the Montessori Method of education.

Discover how the curriculum incorporates the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to nurture children’s academic and well-being foundations.

More Information

Montessori Academy has become the first childcare group in Australia to achieve ISO certification in three globally recognised standards, setting a new benchmark for quality in the sector. The leading childcare provider has been certified in Quality Management (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 4001) and Occupational Health and Safety Management (ISO 45001). Developed by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), the standards establish global frameworks for excellence. 

In Montessori education, practical life skills play a fundamental role in fostering independence, confidence, and responsibility in young children. These activities go beyond simple tasks – they provide children with the foundation for real-world learning and self-sufficiency.

Join us on June 21, 2025, for the Grand Opening of St Marys Montessori Academy childcare and preschool! Enjoy free entertainment and more!

Join us on June 14, 2025, for the Grand Opening of Condell Park North Montessori Academy childcare and preschool! Enjoy free pizza, children’s entertainment, and exclusive centre tours.

On Saturday 29th March 2025, Montessori Academy celebrated grand opening of their new Macquarie Park Childcare and Early Learning Centre. The Midtown MacPark long daycare and preschool welcomed over 400 local guests and community leaders for a fun-filled celebration!

Montessori Academy has become the first childcare group in Australia to achieve ISO certification in three globally recognised standards, setting a new benchmark for quality in the sector. The leading childcare provider has been certified in Quality Management (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 4001) and Occupational Health and Safety Management (ISO 45001). Developed by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), the standards establish global frameworks for excellence. 

In Montessori education, practical life skills play a fundamental role in fostering independence, confidence, and responsibility in young children. These activities go beyond simple tasks – they provide children with the foundation for real-world learning and self-sufficiency.

Join us on June 21, 2025, for the Grand Opening of St Marys Montessori Academy childcare and preschool! Enjoy free entertainment and more!

Join us on June 14, 2025, for the Grand Opening of Condell Park North Montessori Academy childcare and preschool! Enjoy free pizza, children’s entertainment, and exclusive centre tours.

On Saturday 29th March 2025, Montessori Academy celebrated grand opening of their new Macquarie Park Childcare and Early Learning Centre. The Midtown MacPark long daycare and preschool welcomed over 400 local guests and community leaders for a fun-filled celebration!

How to get to Altona Meadows Montessori Academy

Nearby Centres

Montessori Academy is Australia’s leading Montessori Childcare and Early Learning Group. We deliver a Montessori Education Programs for ages 0-6 that nurtures confident, courageous, and independent learners. Join our Montessori learning community today.

Childcare VIC

Montessori Academy's Elsternwick Childcare Centre delivers Montessori Early Learning & Preschool Programs for 0-6 with long daycare hours.

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We are a Montessori childcare centre in Clayton, VIC. Our preschool and early learning centre provides nutritious catered meals, nappies, safe drop-off and pick-up parking, as well as a sun-safe outdoor play area. Book a tour at Clayton Montessori Academy today.

Childcare VIC

Montessori Academy's Box Hill Childcare and Early Learning Centre delivers Montessori Early Learning & Preschool Programs for 0-6 with the help of passionate educators to allow children to awaken each child's inner life-long learner. Enquire Now.

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