I can’t begin to explain how happy & grateful we are for this centre. My daughter has been to two other daycares and we had separation anxiety & refusal at both. It was a nightmare. We came to Montessori with our guard up and expected our daughter to refuse again. Boy were we wrong! The teachers were welcoming, patient and made the effort to build a relationship with my daughter on her terms. Staff throughout the centre from admin to the kitchen all knew our daughter, and greeted her when she walked through. Communication is on point and I constantly feel like everyone is on the same page. Fast forward 3 months and my daughter is ready to move up to the kindergarten room. Anxiety and refusal to move was high. Educators allowed weeks to pass for my daughter to become familiar with the new room and now she skips into kinder! It’s a beautiful centre and has helped both my children flourish! We couldn’t be happier!

We’ve had such an amazing experience with this Montessori on Ryrie Street. From the very first interaction with Susan, we felt welcomed and genuinely cared for. Every single educator we’ve met clearly loves what they do, and it shows in how they look after the children every day. The environment is so inclusive and thoughtful, with a beautiful focus on multicultural and Indigenous Australian culture, which really stood out to us. Our daughter used to attend another daycare where she would cry all the time, but since coming here, it’s been a complete transformation. Now she doesn’t even want to go home! She absolutely loves all the educators—Tracy, Susan, Afiya, and the incredibly kind and angelic Isla. In just two months, we’ve seen such a big difference in her development. She’s more confident, communicating better, and picking up new words so quickly. Honestly, it’s such a comforting feeling knowing your child is not just being cared for, but truly thriving. We couldn’t recommend this place more highly.

Absolutely love this centre! My boys are so happy every night when I pick them up! They love their time there and love the girls! There’s no apps but I 110% believe that it’s for the best and don’t mind getting a run down of the day at hand over. The boys come home tired, fed and most importantly happy!! If you’re looking for a centre, this one is great!

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Susan and the team at Montessori beginnings Geelong have been amazing! Nothing but support from them for my son, I was very nervous and anxious first going in as previous centers have not been so great but they are always reassuring me and I can see such a massive improvement in my son already! Highly recommend!

I cannot express how grateful I am for the educators here. Their genuine care for the children is evident in everything they do. As a parent, they make me feel so welcomed and reassured, turning what could be a difficult drop-off into a trusting, positive experience every single morning.

We couldn’t be happier with Montessori Beginnings Geelong. Our child has made incredible progress since starting here, and it’s been amazing to watch their confidence and independence grow. The recent improvements have taken the centre to a whole new level of professionalism, while still keeping that warm, nurturing feel. The educators are truly exceptional, caring, attentive, and passionate about what they do. The rooms are beautifully set up, safe, and designed to inspire learning. We feel so lucky to have found this place and highly recommend it to any family looking for a supportive and enriching environment.

love picking my nephew up, the staff are so friendly and welcoming.

My son has been going here for four months and he is absolutely settled. He was previously at another centre and just didn’t want to stay, always ready to come home. Here he is loving life always coming home so happy.

If I could give this centre 10 stars, I absolutely would! My eldest daughter has attended a number of childcare centres over the years, so I can confidently say that Bay City Early Learning has been nothing short of amazing for my youngest. The staff are simply incredible—so kind, patient, and understanding—and the communication is the best I’ve experienced. A special thank you to the team in the infant room: you’ve been so gentle and nurturing with my little girl, and I truly can’t thank you enough. Rachel has created such a beautiful culture at the centre, and it really shows. The centre itself is immaculate—clean, well-maintained, spacious, and full of light. From the outside you’d never guess how big and thoughtfully laid-out it really is! All in all, this has been the best daycare experience I’ve had in the last 7 years. Thank you to the entire team for creating such a warm and safe space. My little one absolutely loves it—she barely glances back when I drop her off, and she’s just as content when I pick her up. That says everything. Thank you, Bay City!