Ilam Montessori Preschool
About Ilam Montessori Preschool
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 Ilam Montessori Preschool, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Ilam Montessori Preschool currently has a roll of 21 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (52% of the roll), alongside european, māori, 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 honestly cannot praise Ilam Montessori School enough. it is simply beyond amazing. My son has been attending daycare and preschools since he was 6 months old, he is 4.5 years old now so we've gone through a number of centres and Montessori schools over the years. But truly, nothing compares to Ilam Montessori. When we moved down to Christchurch from Auckland about 6 months ago, my 4-year-old son and I visited many different schools. In the end, I let him decide where he felt most comfortable, and without hesitation he chose Ilam Montessori, other schools just could not even compare. The owner, Rebecca, truly makes this place special. Her passion and genuine care shine through in everything she does. She takes the time to know each child’s personality and loves and cares for them as if they were her own. I also really like how she keeps parents updated, every time I pick up my son, she shares the highlights (and even the challenges) of his day. That simple act means so much when I can’t be there with him. At other daycares I’ve experienced, teachers seemed just wanted parents in and out and couldn't be bothered. But Rebecca makes sure we always feel connected to our children when we are not there with them. The quality of care here is on another level. Every child is treated as an individual, with well-thought out programs, activities, and plans designed to help them thrive. You can tell they put in so much efforts and the teachers aren’t just “doing a job”. They really love what they do and genuinely enjoy spending time with the children. That passion shows in everything, from the way they engage with the kids to the purposeful, well-planned activities that help build focus, confidence, and joy in learning. It’s such a nurturing, inspiring environment where children are loved, supported, and encouraged to flourish. My son is thriving here, and as a mum, I couldn’t be more grateful. Ilam Montessori is truly the best preschool we’ve ever experienced, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly to any parent.”
“Best preschool ever, I love it”
“Lovely teacher team and environment. A real Montessori preschool. AAA+”
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