My daughter has been attending since she was 8 months old, just a couple of days each week, and she is absolutely thriving. Michelle, Jason, and Emily are excellent educators — warm, professional, and genuinely caring. As a first-time parent I felt nervous about leaving her, but the team put me completely at ease and have been wonderful in supporting her development. I’m delighted with my choice of nursery and so grateful for the nurturing environment they’ve created.

I’ve waited a few years to write this review, as I wanted to give a really informed opinion. My son has been here since he was 9 months old and I have mixed feelings. First of all, it’s worth knowing that this isn’t an accredited Montessori centre (which was why I chose it, despite it being a long drive for us). I feel this isn’t adequately communicated and I only found this out through my own research. Communication has always been relatively poor; there is no app, no child folders, no personalised updates, and not even any verbal updates about your child unless you really press the staff for info. There were newsletters that came out every 2 months, which had a handful of blurry photos and a high-level summary of room activities, but these aren’t even emailed anymore, just taped to the doors. There are also parent/teacher interviews once or twice a year. But there have been a number of times where I learnt about something my child had been struggling with only AFTER the issue/behaviour had been resolved, e.g. “He’s finally speaking at childcare” or, “he’s more confident now in playing with other children”, to which I’d think, “I didn’t even know that was happening! Why did no one tell me?” My son also took a very long time to settle in here, and staff turnover is high. We’ve had 4 centre manager in 2 years. Friends of ours have removed their children due to them never settling in properly… although perhaps this happens at every childcare centre. The space, however, is beautiful. Everything is very well looked after, clean, and new. My son has learnt a lot and has beautiful manners, which I know he’s learnt from the educators as we speak a different language at home. He puts toys away, takes his shoes off indoors, has learnt his colours and other basics. The chef here, Will, is amazing, and I’m pretty sure my son eats better at childcare than at home. Overall, it’s difficult for me to recommend Montessori Beginnings for the key reason that there’s a lack of communication about my child. It’s hard enough having to leave such a young child with other people, but I feel like I’ve lost even more precious time as I know almost nothing about what he does for 8 hours each day. I think this could be a great centre, but right now it lacks warmth and connection with families. It’s a well run business, but I think most parents of little children need more than that.

My daughter have been attending since she was 5 months old, she settled in very quickly, the educators are very attentive and caring, they also follow my daughter usual routine so that makes her feel at home

I highly recommend this childcare. My daughter and son love attending the centre and staff are always helpful, caring and professional. Communication is clear and timely and the regular updates we receive from the centre gives a great insight on what our child is interested in doing throughout the day. Meals are healthy and the day structured in a way that gives kids a love for learning and an interest in the discovery process for their curious minds.

Must bring your little ones here! Montessori In Maribyrnong is amazing in every way! Facilities are great. I wouldn’t trust my child in any other child care / centre. The staff are all so lovely, the educators are fantastic the cook is always smiling as I walk in and out of the centre I think his name is will ! Bina & Sherish are always so kind and helpful. Since taking my daughter here after she turned one I have never looked back. They are professional, caring, kind and the centre is super clean tidy and safe. They are always willing to take a call, explain how my daughters day was and are just a fun loving bunch! My daughter is super happy to attend and has learnt so much here and is loving it, has made so many friends and feels super comfortable. I highly recommend thank you guys! Look forward to seeing you in the new year. I’d give them 10 stars if I could !

Let me start from the Centre, its very clean and attractive the staffs are very welcoming plus disciplined. My daughter she is very happy with her teachers Joe and Dom very dedicated teachers. They are very humble. We saw them while we go there they are very friendly with all kids. Me and My Family would like to say thank you so much to Joe and Dom and to all the Montessori staffs. Merry Christmass

I’ve had an incredible experience with this center. The management are lovely and proactive, the carers are kind and nurturing and have excellent care towards all the children.

Very nice and friendly staff my 3 years old daughter loves going there.. Sehrish is very kind and helpful.. love the way they are taking care of children❤️

My child has been attending to this childcare for 1 year. Initially, he would cry every time I leave. I could see educators gave him comfort and he slowly accepted this place. He loves this place now and he usually doesn't want to leave when I pick him up. He will keep running in the outdoor area happily. I am grateful that educators slowly guide him and take care of him for this whole period.