Bella Montessori Preschool Limited
About Bella Montessori Preschool Limited
About Education & Care Service
Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.
What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?
20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at Bella Montessori Preschool Limited, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Bella Montessori Preschool Limited currently has a roll of 36 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (63% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian, other children.
Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.
Parent Reviews
“I really like the warm calm environment that the teachers provide at Bella Montessori and my daughter has really bonded with her teachers. The outdoor area is great, she enjoys playing outside with lots of trees and plants surrounding her. The Bella team have been really supportive to the changing needs our our family which has been so helpful to us.”
“100% recommend Bella Montessori. When I was looking at preschools for my daughter, this was the only preschool she felt comfortable in. She has learnt so much and come so far here. The teachers are absolutely lovely and very friendly. And I love that the outdoor area is more natural rather than the fake grass. Such a warm and wonderful preschool!”
“Great little preschool, very kind, warm and welcoming teachers. They have all built such a lovely bond with my son, that puts my heart at ease when I leave. Montessori style has helped my son with independence and self confidence. I 100% recommend this preschool”
“My daughter has been attending Bella Montessori Preschool now for 2 years and has had the most wonderful experience. The staff are incredible and have been very invested in her learning and development. Management has also been very accomodating to my constantly changing circumstances and are very approachable. I couldn’t recommend Bella Montessori highly enough.”
“We absolutely love Bella Montessori! From the moment we walked in, we knew this was the right place for our children. The environment is warm, peaceful, and thoughtfully designed to encourage independence and confidence. The teachers are caring, patient, and genuinely passionate about your child’s learning. We've seen such amazing growth in all of our children, not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. The Montessori philosophy is beautifully woven into everything they do, and it’s such a wonderful way for children to learn. We feel so lucky to have found Bella Montessori and highly recommend it to any family looking for a high-quality, natural learning environment.”
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