Donvale Montessori

Discover, learn and grow with us🌱

We are now enrolling for 2026, with limited places remaining and enrolments for 2027 are now open!

Come and visit our beautiful Montessori centre, and see how your child can thrive in a nurturing environment.

✨Book a tour today via the QR code
📌36A Mitcham Road, Donvale VIC 3111
📞03 9841 0800

Putting Rumours to Rest 💬

We’ve heard there’s been some confusion in the community, so we’d like to put the rumours to bed. Donvale Montessori is NOT shutting down.

Our school continues to grow, and we’re as committed as ever to providing authentic Montessori education for our children and families.

In fact, we’re exploring exciting opportunities to expand our program offerings and provide even more flexibility and continuity of care for our community.

We deeply appreciate the support, trust, and enthusiasm of our families, past, present, and future, and look forward to continuing this journey together.

If you ever have questions, please reach out directly. We’re always happy to chat and keep communication open.

💛 The Donvale Montessori Team

✨ Donvale Montessori Open Evening ✨

📅 Wednesday 10th September
🕓 4:30pm – 6:30pm
📍 Donvale Montessori, 36a Mitcham Rd, Donvale

Come and see what real Montessori looks like! 🌿💡
Step into our classrooms and experience how we nurture independence, curiosity, and a love of learning. At Donvale Montessori, we follow authentic Montessori principles – supporting every child academically, socially, and emotionally.

👶 Early Starters (18 months – 3 years)
🎨 Sessional Kindergarten (3yo & 4yo Kinder)
📘 Cycle 1 Program (3yo Kinder – Prep | 3-year Montessori program)

👉 Register now via the link in our bio or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

✨ Not just Montessori-inspired. Montessori, authentically.

Imagine a place where your child is truly seen.

Where they move freely, explore confidently, and learn joyfully—at their own pace.

✨ Montessori isn’t just a method. It’s a philosophy that respects childhood and nurtures lifelong curiosity, independence, and love of learning.

🎓 If you’re looking for something different… something more aligned with your child’s natural development—we’d love to show you around.

📩 Enrolments now open. Book a tour today.

In a true Montessori classroom, children learn with and from each other.
Older students mentor younger ones. Younger students observe and aspire.
It’s more than education, it’s a miniature community.

🧩 Learning is collaborative, not competitive.

We’re excited to welcome the parent members who have joined the Donvale Montessori Management Committee for 2025! 👏🎉

This committee plays a vital role in guiding the direction of our school and ensuring our values remain at the heart of every decision.

With fresh ideas, valuable perspectives, and a deep commitment to Montessori education, these new members will help strengthen our community and support the continued growth of our school.

We’re grateful for their time, leadership, and dedication. Let’s give them a warm Donvale Montessori welcome! 🤝🌿

President: Rachelle
Vice President: Sarah
Secretary: Nils
Treasurer: Myles
General members: Luisa, Esther, Sophie, Andy and Lucas!

Are you thinking about a Montessori education for your child? Curious to learn more about what it offers?

Montessori Schools and Centres Australia invites you to an upcoming webinar: “The Benefits of Montessori.” This session will delve into the Montessori philosophy and highlight how it supports children’s growth and development.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, 14th May
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
💲 Cost: $20
🔗 Register via the link in our bio

Don’t miss this chance to hear from respected experts including Alison Demangeon, who will present her research on Montessori education, as well as experienced educators who will share practical insights.

After attending the webinar, we warmly invite you to continue your Montessori journey by visiting our school in person.

is excited to host an Open Day on Friday, 17th May—a perfect opportunity to discover what makes our learning environment so special. Tour our beautifully prepared classrooms, meet our passionate and experienced educators, and see firsthand how the Montessori approach comes to life each day.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the unique experience our school offers children and families.
Register your attendance via the link in our bio!

Having different ages of children in a Montessori classroom creates a unique learning environment that supports both academic and social development. In these mixed-age groups, younger children learn by observing and interacting with older peers. This exposure helps them pick up new skills naturally and builds motivation, as they look up to the older children as role models.

For the older students, teaching or helping younger classmates strengthens their own understanding and develops leadership skills. It also builds patience, empathy, and a sense of responsibility, as they learn to support others in a respectful and kind way.

This setup encourages collaboration rather than competition. Children are more likely to work together, share knowledge, and support one another, which fosters a strong sense of community in the classroom. Each child gets the chance to be both a learner and a leader over time.

Overall, the mixed-age classroom mirrors real-life social situations, where people of different ages and abilities interact and learn from each other. This helps children develop confidence, communication skills, and a more balanced view of learning and growth.