Welcome to Box hill montessori Academy
Premium Montessori childcare and kindergarten in Box Hill for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years with meals, nappies, and VIC Kinder funding all included.
Located in Box Hill, just moments from Box Hill Central and the local transport interchange, our campus sits within one of Melbourne’s most vibrant and multicultural communities, and joins a growing network of childcare and kindergarten in Melbourne families have come to trust across the city.
We offer a calm, nurturing learning environment paired with Montessori and Cycle 1 programs, personalised to each stage of development. Our educators also offer weekly free Mandarin lessons to enrich the children’s learning experience.
Experience the Montessori Difference with 5 Days Free
Montessori Academy is giving new families across select locations 5 days of free childcare across your first 2 weeks. Simply enrol for a minimum of three days per week at a participating centre. Terms and conditions apply.
Inside our box hill childcare and kindergarten
A Closer Look At Our Campus
Explore our classrooms and outdoor spaces below, all purposefully built and prepared for hands-on learning, exploration, independence and confidence at every stage.
- Fully Catered
- Montessori Educators
- CCS Approved
- Ages 0 to 6 years
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I am deeply passionate about early childhood education and creating warm, inclusive, and engaging environments where children feel confident, capable, and inspired to learn.
Josephine brings over 14 years of experience in early childhood education and a deep connection to the Box Hill community, having grown her career with Montessori Academy since 2011. Beginning as an educator and progressing into leadership, she is passionate about creating an environment where children feel supported, confident and inspired to learn.
Her approach centres on building authentic relationships with children, families and educators, ensuring every child feels valued and connected throughout their early learning journey. She leads a dedicated team who share her commitment to providing a warm, welcoming and future-focused learning environment.
- 14+ Years Early Childhood Experience
- Fluent English & Mandarin
- Montessori Trained
- First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Child Protection
- Community Focused Leadership
- Supporting Local Families
About Our Box Hill Childcare and Kindergarten
Experience Montessori learning in action at our Box Hill long daycare centre, where activities encourage independence, focus and school readiness.
Rated 5 Stars By Our Box Hill Families
Box Hill Early Learning Programs Designed for Your Child's Exact Stage
Each Montessori education program at Box Hill Montessori Academy is thoughtfully designed for a specific stage of development, combining our authentic Montessori curriculum with the EYLF. In our carefully prepared environments, children build the confidence, independence and skills they need for school and life.
Our Infant Program (0–2 years) is thoughtfully structured across key developmental stages. Our educators support your child’s early development through strong relationships, movement, sensory exploration, language development, and early practical life skills within a calm, nurturing environment.
KEY DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES
Toddlers are driven by a powerful urge to do things for themselves. Our Toddler program channels this energy through practical life activities, movement, language, sensorial and social skill-building, all within a prepared environment that says "yes" to hands-on exploration.
KEY DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES
Our Kindergarten and School Readiness Program is where the Montessori method truly shines. Children work independently with manipulative materials across five curriculum areas, developing the focus, problem-solving, and a natural passion for learning that sets them apart when they transition to primary school.
KEY DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES
Box Hill Childcare Fees and Inclusions
We offer a 10.5-hour childcare day from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, with fees charged at a full daily rate. Eligible families may significantly reduce their out-of-pocket costs through the Australian Government Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
Fees
Daily fees at Box Hill. CCS can reduce your out-of-pocket cost by up to 85.5%.
Daily fees shown. Fees are subject to change.
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Why Families Choose Box Hill Montessori Academy
Families choose Box Hill Montessori Academy for its warm educators, clean and spacious learning environments, strong communication, and diverse community where children feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive.
- Engaged Educators
- Happy Children
- Calm Structured Classrooms
- Visible Learning Progress
- Strong Communication
- Holistic School Readiness
Child Safety Always Comes First
Box Hill Montessori Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. Every policy, procedure, and physical environment at our Box Hill childcare centre is designed to ensure children are protected, respected, and empowered.
A Day at Box Hill Montessori Academy
What Your Child's Day Looks Like
Every day at our Box Hill childcare centre follows a calm, predictable rhythm that helps children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. Routines vary by age group, season, and individual needs.
Arrival & Welcome
Children arrive and settle into the prepared environment. Educators greet every child and family warmly, supporting a smooth, confident transition into the day.
Montessori Work Cycle
During the Montessori work cycle children choose their work and build focus, independence and capability through the Montessori materials. Progressive morning tea is served.
Outdoor Play
Following the work cycle, children transition outdoors to climb, run, explore nature, play, and develop fundamental movement skills through active, child-led play.
Group Time & Lunch
Children come together for guided group experiences that build communication, confidence, and a sense of belonging. Lunch follows and older children set the table and serve themselves.
Rest & Quiet Activities
After lunch, younger children sleep while quiet activities and school readiness experiences are offered for older children. Individual rhythms and rest needs are always respected.
Afternoon & Pick-Up
Communal afternoon tea happens after rest time, followed by outdoor play. Late snack is served at 5:00pm with indoor activities. Educators share the day's highlights at pick-up.
Find Our Box Hill Childcare Centre
Conveniently located in Box Hill’s vibrant eastern suburbs community, Box Hill Montessori Academy Childcare & Preschool proudly welcomes families from Box Hill, Blackburn, Mont Albert, Surrey Hills, Burwood, Balwyn, and the wider Whitehorse City Council area.
582-584 Elgar Rd, Box Hill North VIC 3129, Australia
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Open 51 weeks per year
Dedicated parent parking available on-site
Bus: Major bus interchange with services connecting through Whitehorse Road and Station Street.
Train: Box Hill Station (Belgrave, Lilydale and Alamein Lines, approx. 250m walk) — making it highly accessible and convenient for parents commuting to the CBD or navigating Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
Phone: 1300 000 162
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to feel confident before getting started.
What is included in the daily fee at Montessori Academy Box Hill? +
Our daily fee is designed to make busy family life easier. It includes your child's Montessori education program, nutritious meals and snacks, nappies and wipes, and other essential daily care items, so you can feel confident that your child has what they need throughout the day.
Your child is part of a thoughtfully prepared Montessori environment where every part of the day is designed to support independence, concentration, confidence, and development.
How is Montessori different to play-based childcare? +
Montessori is a structured, hands-on approach to early learning where children learn through purposeful activity, repetition, and real understanding. Using scientifically designed materials in carefully prepared environments, children choose their own work, follow their own interests, and build independence, concentration, coordination, and academic foundations at their own pace.
The result is children who become capable, confident learners through meaningful experiences in practical life, language, mathematics, sensorial learning, culture, and social development.
Our focus isn't on entertaining children. It's on activating their natural desire to learn.
Can I book a tour before joining the waitlist or enrolling? +
Absolutely. We encourage every family to visit the centre before making a decision.
A tour is one of the best ways to understand the difference Montessori can make. It gives you the opportunity to explore our classrooms, meet our team, see how children learn in a calm and engaging environment, and ask the questions that matter most to your family. If your child is coming on the tour too, we warmly encourage it as it helps you picture their experience more clearly.
Does Box Hill Montessori Academy help prepare children for school? +
Yes. School readiness starts from infancy and is built every day through the skills children develop in the Montessori environment.
At Box Hill Montessori Academy, children build the foundations for school and life through hands-on learning that supports early literacy, numeracy, concentration, independence, social skills, confidence, and responsibility. Rather than being treated as a short-term preschool add-on, school readiness is embedded throughout your child's entire learning journey.
Can I join the waitlist before my baby is born? +
Yes. Many families begin their childcare search while they are still expecting, especially in high-demand areas like Box Hill.
Joining the waitlist early can help you plan ahead and gives you the best chance of securing your preferred start date and care pattern. Our Family Care Team will guide you through every step, from what we need now to what can be updated once your baby arrives.
How do you help babies and new children settle into care? +
We know that starting childcare is a big transition for both children and parents. Our approach is warm, responsive, and individual to each child.
For infants and younger children especially, we work closely with families to understand home routines, comfort needs, sleep patterns, feeding preferences, and temperament. Our goal is to build trust first, because children thrive when they feel safe, known, and secure.
How will I know what my child is doing each day? +
Strong communication with families is at the heart of the Box Hill Montessori Academy experience.
From morning and afternoon handover to daily updates via our parent app, monthly learning observations, and developmental milestone reports, we make sure you are always close to your child's world.
What should I look for when comparing childcare centres in Box Hill? +
When comparing childcare centres, look beyond surface features and ask what your child will truly gain from the experience.
Consider what is included in the daily fee, how the program prepares children for school, how educators support each child's individual development, and whether the environment feels calm, safe, and purposeful.
The right centre will not only care for your child, it will feel like a true early education partner, actively helping them grow into an independent, confident, and curious learner.
Join a thriving community of Box Hill and City of Whitehorse families who trust Montessori Academy as their early education partner, backed by more than 25 years of experience, over 100 years of proven Montessori education, and the trust of more than 100,000 Australian families.