Choosing a kindergarten is always a daunting task. Perhaps we got lucky here with Box Hill Montessori Academy, an excellent fit for our daughters Independence and Academic Foundations. A big shout out to Mr. Amrik, Ms. Anjana and Ms. Hasandi. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Mr. Amrik and Ms. Anjana from day one. They created an environment where our daughter felt welcomed, safe, seen, excited to learn. Mr. Amrik has been been very kind, patient, good listener with our daughter. Ms. Anjana has been supportive and nurturing. We truly acknowledge and appreciate their efforts. Both are very observant and structured. They have helped our daughter settle in whenever she had separation anxiety. Now, we see a remarkable growth in her. She always comes home sharing new learning experiences, new friends, various activities. She seems more confident and we owe a huge part of that to Educator's warmth and dedication. Ms. Hasandi has equally been such an integral part of our daughters journey. She always has shown care and attention and been very proactive. All the educators are very much approachable, friendly and carry a very positive vibe. Our experience with Box Hill Montessori Academy has been ecstatic. It has got commendable prepared environment where our daughter is getting more independent, curious, respectful day by day. All the educators made us feel at ease from day one. They classrooms are clean, calm, beautifully organised and filled with high quality learning materials. We always feel informed about daily activities and our daughters well-being. Ms. Josephine runs the centre very efficiently. She has been very responsive and supportive when it comes to queries and concerns and we think it's the biggest strength of Box Hill Montessori Academy.

My daughter has been attending Montessori Academy since October last year. Since the time she started our family were welcome into the service with such warmth, I toured many centres and was so relived when we found Montessori Academy. The educators are so present and caring with the children, my daughter’s speech and self help skills have really improved since attending. The academy have been accomodating with my daughters speech pathologist and are attentive to how they can best meet my daughters needs. Special thanks in particular to Miss Roza, Miss Josephine and Miss Noel who have made my daughter’s first child care experience so positive. My daughter’s culture is also welcomed and respected as an aboriginal child.

Our 3 year daughter has been attending Box Hill Montessori since she was 5 months old. This is her second home and all of the Educators are her extended family. They offer far more than child care. The development of our daughter has been extraordinary and the educational progression at such a young age has set her up to confidently take on Kindergarten and then School. Thanks to the entire team for your nurturing, empathetic and caring guidance.

Both our kids attend Montessori Academy so we have experienced all 3 rooms (Infants, Toddlers and Kinder). The centre management as well as staffing was a little unstable when we first started 2.5 years ago. However, we were pleasantly surprised when Josephine joined as the centre manager because the overall experience has been consistently outstanding for a very long time now. Staffing has been very stable and all the educators are very accomplished professionals that show confidence, experience and a very high degree of commitment to the wellbeing of our children. The structure and learning that Montessori Academy provides has been superb and both kids look forward to going to childcare every day. We look forward to seeing our boys continue to grow with the support of Josephine, Ms Queenie, Ms Dee and the rest of the team. Thank you for all your work!

My son has been attending this long day care since January, and we absolutely love this centre. When we first toured the facility, we were impressed by how clean and well-equipped it was, with a wide variety of learning materials. The staff are very approachable, friendly, and always willing to help our family. My son has learned so much in his class, especially how to communicate with his friends and teachers. He has also been able to learn about the environment step by step in a way that suits his level. His teacher, Ms Queenie, is amazing. She always treats the children with warmth and positivity, provides quick feedback, and tailors her teaching to each child’s level. We really appreciate how she communicates with parents as well. My son looks forward to spending time with Ms Queenie every day, and seeing him so happy makes us feel very reassured as parents. Thank you for always taking such great care of our child to Ms Queennie, Anjana, Hasandi and all staff.

Our 7-month-old daughter is currently being cared for by Miss Yan, Bahare, and Dilrukshi, and we couldn’t be happier with the support they provide. Miss Josephine is always ready to welcome us at reception, no matter how busy she is, which makes every visit feel warm and reassuring. The team consistently keeps us informed about her sleep duration, how much she’s eaten, and her overall mood while at childcare. This level of communication gives us great peace of mind. One of the standout features of the centre is their hygiene practice, every adult is required to wear shoe covers before entering the rooms. It’s a small detail that makes a big difference and is something we haven’t seen at other places. We feel secure and grateful to have our baby looked after by the Box Hill Montessori team. 10/10.

We’ve had such a wonderful experience with this childcare. The environment is warm, welcoming, and really supportive for kids to learn and grow. The educators are absolutely amazing— so attentive, caring, and genuinely invested in each child’s development. They also work closely with us on our goals and objectives for our children. It’s clear they go above and beyond to create a safe and happy space.

I currenly have two children attend Montessori Academy, one in infants and one in 4 yo Kinder. It is comforting knowing that when dropping them off in the morning they will not only be well cared for but are being provided with an excellent foundational education through engaging activities that help my children learn, grow, and build confidence. All teachers/management are incredibly friendly, and genuinely care about each child. I'm so grateful to be part of such a supportive and nurturing community and have no hesitation in recommending Montessori Academy to any parent seeking to find a quality child care for their children.

My oldest finished attending here last year, and my youngest still attends now. After inspecting 15 or so local daycares I am so happy we chose this one. Josephine and the educators have taken great care of my boys - I can't recommend the center enough. My youngest is currently in the toddler room and I'm constatntly amazed at the effort and care that is put into teaching and caring for my boys. We've been attending here for almost 5 years, and while all the educators are awesome; special thank you to: Roza, Queenie, Amalka, Samandra, Noel, Amrick, Hasandi, Anjana, Susan, Dee, Valary, Yan, Carmen and of course the Center Manager Josephine.

Our son attends Toddler Room 1 at the Box Hill Montessori Academy. He loves going to child care (4 days per week) and seeing his educators - Noel, Roza and Susan - as well as his friends. All of the educators are friendly, warm, nurturing, and caring towards our son. He has grown and developed so much while under their care - it's obvious that they take an interest in his development and have found ways to challenge him to learn, grow and develop positive behaviours. They frequently provide feedback and updates about our son's development, share suggestions to support him further at home, and have been especially patient, supportive and flexible to support him through his toilet training journey. Overall, the centre is modern, clean, secure, and well run, which is a testament to Josephine (the centre manager) who is also fantastic. All staff are approachable, and we have never felt that our voice is unheard or ignored. The only challenge / negative would be parking, which can sometimes be difficult as the parking lot is quite small, and parking on Elgar Road is not an option. That aside, we have no hesitation recommending the centre.