I cannot speak highly enough of the care and support my child has received from Ms Zerrin. Over the time, I’ve watched my child grow not only academically, but also emotionally and socially. Ms Zerrin played a huge role in helping my child become more confident, compassionate, responsible and making good choices. My child absolutely loves spending time at Montosorri and as a parent, that peace of mind is priceless. I am deeply grateful for the support and care Ms Zerrin and other educators have provided to us. A big thank you to All the educators at Montosorri for making our experience so wonderful!

We had a really good experience with both daughters here. Any concerns were adresses and if we felt a change needed to be made to personalise their experience, we were heard. The teachers here are very genuine. Its also very clean and tidy and they got sick alot less than previous center. Both daughters loved it and would recommend it to parents who want a but more care than just child care.

Templestowe Montessori Academy has been nothing short of amazing for our family. Over the past six months, both of our children have absolutely thrived in this nurturing and engaging environment. The educators beautifully balance structure with play, encouraging independence, curiosity, and letting each child’s unique personality shine. It’s a place where learning feels like a joyful adventure, and childhood is truly celebrated. One of the things we’ve appreciated most is the strong sense of community. The centre embraces the multicultural backgrounds of its families, marking special occasions with warmth and inclusivity. Events like Mother’s and Father’s Day are not only acknowledged — they’re made genuinely meaningful with thoughtful celebrations that include the whole family. The facility itself is impressive: brand new, spotless, and filled with educational toys and plenty of outdoor space for children to explore. From the moment our children step through the door, they are warmly greeted by name and with the warmest smile from Ms Harsha — something that makes them feel instantly seen and valued. This is always followed by the warmest, most caring embraces from their educators, and it’s clear how much the staff love having them there. Their attention to detail—even when it comes to managing our children's food allergies—has given us incredible peace of mind. A huge thank you and shoutout to the wonderful educators in rooms Infant 1 and Cycle 1A — your kindness, energy, and dedication mean the world to our family.

Our little guy Apollo (Age 2.5yrs old) has attended this daycare for about 6 months. Couldn't be happier with the team in toddler room 2 lead by Ms Mina. They are very attentive, structured and informative. We are always greeted and given an update before leaving and feel we're a team helping our little guy learn and progress with his motor skills, education and his general well being. Thank you Templestowe Montesorri, Aggie and Jayden

This place is very nice this is very good teachers it's full experience number one is May 🎊

Hi, I would like to extend my gratitude towards Miss Harsha, Miss Bahare and rest of the team at Montessori academy for providing a safe, informative and joyful environment for my daughter during her two years stay at Templestowe Montessori academy.I would give them a five star rating. Keep up the good work

My children have attended Montessori Academy Childcare since they were two years old and I can vouch for their excellence. One of the standout features of Montessori Academy is their investment in staff. The educators are well-informed and dedicated to supporting children through Montessori methods. This was particularly important to me, as I wanted to establish a strong foundation of independence and a genuine love of learning in my children from an early age. Having experienced a variety of childcare options, Montessori Academy is without a doubt my preferred choice. The nurturing environment and the commitment to the Montessori philosophy have made a significant positive impact on my children's development.

We have had an extremely positive experience with all the staff at Montessori Templestowe. As a first time mum, finding the right place and people to care for my daughter was so hard. However, Harsha and her teams are wonderful and supportive. They did a smooth transition for my daughter that made me happy. Special thank you to all educators in the Infant 1 & 2 and toddler 1 rooms. I am so grateful. 🙏🏼

I’m thrilled with the progress my kids are making at Templestowe Montessori Academy. They are learning so much, and I’m deeply thankful to Miss Mina and Ms.Pritika for providing such great care and to Ms. Harsha for her wonderful support. If you’re looking for a center for your child, I highly recommend Montessori Academy.

I rarely write reviews, but I feel it’s important to share my experience to inform other parents - because when it comes to your child’s well-being, nothing is more important. My children attended this centre for two years. My older son started Prep this year, and I ultimately made the decision to withdraw my younger son due to repeated concerns about staff behaviour, lack of communication, and a culture that tolerates inappropriate treatment of children. One of the biggest concerns was how educators disciplined young children. My child repeatedly told me they were made to sit alone on a chair or in the book corner as punishment for "not listening" or "being silly." I personally witnessed this happening during a centre event, so I was shocked when management later denied any evidence of these practices - despite everything being captured on cameras. The reality is that the centre’s culture enables these outdated and harmful disciplinary methods. Even more distressing, my child recently told me - completely unprompted- that he is happy he doesn’t go to this centre anymore because when he was doing "silly" things, his educator would hold his hand too hard. As a parent, hearing this was absolutely heartbreaking. No child should ever feel afraid of their caregivers. On top of this, there was an excessive push for toilet training before my child was ready. The pressure caused significant stress and trauma, making the whole experience much harder than it needed to be. I raised all of these concerns with management in early December, making it very clear that this was urgent. Despite this, I received no response for over a month. When I finally did get an update, it was vague and failed to address key issues. I removed my son from the centre and refused to pay the notice period due to the serious issues my child faced here. After speaking with several other parents (seven to be exact) who withdrew their children from this centre in the past year, I learned that my experience was not unique. Many parents shared concerns about harsh discipline, lack of supervision, and an overall stressful environment for both children and staff. This is not an isolated incident - it’s a reflection of a deeply flawed culture that management has allowed to persist. The early years of a child’s life are critical for emotional and social development, and no child should be made to feel anxious, scared, or ashamed at daycare. I strongly urge parents to reconsider before enrolling their child here- especially for Cycle 1 age groups, as the toddler rooms seem to be better. There are many other centres that prioritise a child’s well-being instead of relying on unhealthy discipline and focusing solely on early academics at the cost of emotional health.