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Toddler Community

The Toddler Community at North-Eastern Montessori School has been specifically designed to cater for children from 15 months to 3 years of age. It is a specialist program offering high quality experiences in a small, warm, and comforting community designed to offer the very best for your toddler.  

Our Early Childhood professionals are trained to respond to the diverse needs of our youngest students and to guide and support their individual learning profile. Our goal is to empower parents to feel confident in sharing their journey as a parent, and self-assured in the learning experiences of your child.

The objectives of learning within our Toddler Community are to:

  • Foster independence and self-direction in thinking and activities.
  • Facilitate social adjustment with peers.
  • Encourage self-expression and creativity.
  • Develop concentration through purposeful activity.
  • Provide an environment which will enrich and broaden your child’s experience and encourage them to explore and learn.
“Our work as adults does not consist in teaching, but in helping the infant mind in its work of development”
Dr Maria Montessori

Children joining the North-Eastern Toddler Community attend a minimum of two days per week with our Toddler Community open Monday to Friday from 7.30am – 6.30pm, for a minimum of 48 weeks per calendar year. There is a short period of closure over the Christmas break and on School Curriculum Days. Our Toddler Community remains open during term holiday breaks.

The Toddler Community at North-Eastern provides all daily need provisions including, but not limited to, nappies, nappy wipes, fruit and milk.

Families with a child in our Toddler Community can claim Child Care Subsidy (CCS) on fees.

From the Toddler Community, most families choose for their child to progress to our Cycle 1 program.

To enquire about our Toddler Community, please contact our Registrar on 03 9438 3202 or by email

Students and Teachers at the Plenty Valley International Montessori School St Helena Melbourne

Toddler Community Team

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Rachel

Toddler Room Leader and 0–3 Program Coordinator

Rachel is devoted to facilitating a nurturing, authentic and holistic Montessori learning environment for the youngest members of our community, creating a space where children can flourish and grow at their own individual pace.
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Esther

Toddler Room Leader

Joining North-Eastern Montessori in 2021, Esther brings a deep appreciation for children’s natural learning processes and a passion for Montessori philosophy to her role in the Toddler Community.
Madushani - Early Learning Assistant - North-Eastern Montessori School

Madushani

Early Learning Assistant

Drawn to Montessori education because of its deep respect for each child’s natural curiosity, Madushani delights in guiding our youngest learners as they build their independence and develop a lifelong love of learning.
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Ayasha

Early Learning Assistant

With more than a decade of experience in early childhood education, Ayasha brings thoughtful care and intention to her work within our Toddler Community, creating an environment where children feel secure, confident and free to explore.
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Faith

Early Learning Assistant

Faith’s love of working with children began in 1968, when she undertook and completed her Association Montessori Internationale Diploma of Montessori Teaching (3–6 years) in her homeland of Sri Lanka.
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Sophia

Early Learning Assistant

Intrigued by childhood language acquisition, Sophia was drawn to early childhood education after observing 4–6-year-old students as part of a university research project completed as part of a Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies majoring in Language and Linguistics.
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Ruwani

Early Learning Assistant

Ruwani is a dedicated early childhood educator with over 20 years of experience supporting children’s individual growth and development guided by Montessori philosophy.
Ada - Toddler Commuity - North-Eastern Montessori School Team Member

Ada

Early Learning Assistant

With experience across a variety of early childhood settings, Ada’s Montessori journey began out of personal curiosity and has grown into a professional calling.

Our School tours are perfect to learn more about our Toddler Community