Providing Montessori Education in a government funded Kindergarten and Long Day Care setting for 3 and 4 year olds in Leopold and Torquay Geelong.
Prepare for life’s journey! Montessori is an education system designed to build self confident, responsible learners that are curious about the world and how it works. Southern Cross Montessori provides early childhood education for 3 and 4 year olds through a designed environment for purposeful play. Following the child through self-discovery and guided, self education to prepare them for a world that doesn’t yet exist.
05/03/2026
OPEN DAY! Saturday 14th of March
Come and explore our Montessori environment, meet our educators and see how a Montessori kinder program can give your child the best start.
Saturday 14th of March
10am till 2pm
50-52 Christies Road, Leopold
Come and see if we are the "Different" you are looking for!
If you can't make the OPEN DAY then call 5250 6981 to book a Personalised Tour.
17/12/2025
It’s so hot outside and it’s the end of the school year so we are making memories with our friends and splashing through the sprinkler.
Call us on 52506981 to book a tour for your 3 year old for 2026 and come and make memories with us.
OPEN DAY at our Leopold Centre this Saturday
Come along and meet our Kinder Teacher, with over 26 years of teaching experience, Anabel gives children a wonderful start to their educational journey.
Come and see how Montessori can benefit your child.
Saturday 22nd of November
10am till 2pm
50-52 Christies Road Leopold (no bookings required).
Can't make it? Call 5250 6981 to book a personalised tour during the week.
Southern Cross Montessori Kindergarten and Long Day Care Centre
Providing Montessori Education in a government funded Kindergarten and Long Day Care setting for 3 and 4 year olds in Leopold and Torquay Geelong.
05/11/2025
What is happening in Our Sky Country?
We are exploring the water cycle through stories, observations, song and sign language.
Sing a long with us!
03/11/2025
Double, double, toil and trouble
Fire burn and cauldron bubble
Fillet of a fenny snake
In the cauldron
Boil and bake
Song of the Witches- William Shakespeare
Exploring all that is spooky, scary and magical this Halloween using rhyme, music and science
This Saturday is our Open Day at our Torquay Centre.
We are a small single room centre with long day care hours and an integrated Kindergarten so the children benefit from a warm and caring environment.
Come and see for yourself between 10am and 2pm this Saturday 8th of November.
21 Henty Street, Torquay (no bookings required)
Can't make it but want to see how Montessori benefits your child, book a personalised tour on 5261 6670.
Southern Cross Montessori Kindergarten and Long Day Care Centre
Providing Montessori Education in a government funded Kindergarten and Long Day Care setting for 3 and 4 year olds in Leopold and Torquay Geelong.
This week the children engaged in the symbolism of Diwali, the Festival of Lights by discussing what a candle means to them.
The children discussed that they blow out candle and make a wish. A wish for good luck, for new energy, new beginnings and new toys. This is the meaning of Diwali.
03/09/2025
HAPPY EDUCATORS DAY!
Today we celebrate the wonderful humans, who show up every day for our tiny humans.
They listen, hug and wipe tears. They share stories and giggles. They make sure that our tiny humans are warm, fed and loved.
Every day.
Today we celebrate YOU!
23/08/2025
Torquay Centre Open Day this Saturday!
Our Torquay centre is a cozy single room centre that has been running for over 25 years, filled with warm caring qualified staff it's the perfect environment for your child to explore and grow.
Come on down this Saturday between 10am and 2pm and see it for yourself.
Saturday 30th of August
10am - 2pm
21 Henty Street Torquay
09/08/2025
Open Day this Saturday at our Leopold Centre!
Come and meet Anabel, our Early Childhood Teacher with over a Decade of Montessori experience, let her show you how a Montessori education can benefit your child.
Saturday 16th of August
10am till 2pm
50-52 Christies Road Leopold
30/07/2025
Huge shout out to Leopold Fire Brigade for an amazing visit today. The children were very excited to see your truck and all your equipment.
Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to volunteer and talk to the children about fire safety.
We have some very enthusiastic budding fire fighters who couldn’t get enough of the ladders and the high deck! 🔥🚒
| Monday | 8am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 6pm |
| Friday | 8am - 6pm |