Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Little Star Montessori House Of Children

Auckland, West Harbour
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Ages
2–5 years
Roll Size
36 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Little Star Montessori House Of Children

Little Star Montessori House Of Children is a education & care service in West Harbour, Auckland, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Little Star Montessori House Of Children, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Little Star Montessori House Of Children currently has a roll of 36 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Asian tamariki are the largest group (69% of the roll), alongside european, māori, pacific, 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

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Jack Kim
August 2025

“We are so grateful to the amazing teachers at Little Star. When my first child started, she didn’t speak a word of English and everything was new to her. Thanks to the teachers’ care and support, she grew in confidence and learned so much. During the primary school transition visits, she joined the class so naturally, reading, speaking, and writing with the other children, and even answering questions with excitement. I truly appreciate all the love and encouragement that helped her get ready for this next step.”

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Andy Lee
August 2025

“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at this Montessori kindergarten. From the moment we first visited, it was clear that this was more than just a school — it’s a nurturing, inspiring community where children are truly seen, heard, and respected. The Montessori approach here is beautifully implemented. The classrooms are calm, organized, and filled with rich, hands-on materials that encourage exploration and independent learning. It's amazing to see how the children are given the freedom to choose their activities while still developing a deep sense of responsibility and focus. The teachers are nothing short of exceptional. They are kind, patient, and deeply knowledgeable about child development. You can tell they genuinely care for each child and are committed to supporting their unique strengths and interests. Our child has grown not only academically, but also emotionally and socially — gaining confidence, independence, and a love of learning that we believe will last a lifetime. From regular updates and photos, we’ve always felt informed and included in our child’s journey. this Montessori kindergarten is a rare gem. We feel incredibly grateful to be part of this community.”

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Rachael Hart
July 2025

“Little Star Montessori was the only place I felt comfortable with on visits. The teachers are absolutely amazing and so patient. They took the time to ease my son into the new environment and worked with him and his separation anxiety. He wasn’t able to put together sentences and after just a few weeks of attending he came home and started chatting away and showing his new skills picked up at little star. At the age of 2 he has shown interest in counting and reading and writing and Little Star has provided support in all his interests. I’m am so grateful for the incredible care from this facility and from all the wonderful teachers ! We are so happy with our choice and for picking Little Star !”

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Chris Chan
July 2025

“Visited Little Star Montessori last term with my daughter, who started there when she was just 2 years old and is now in Primary 3. It was absolutely amazing to be back, reconnect with the school, and see the teachers again. The visit brought back so many memories from the time both of my girls were at Little Star, cared for so warmly by the team. What made it even more special was remembering how the teachers also shared parenting advice with us—it helped so much when we were new parents. Little Star truly upholds the core principles of the Montessori method, creating an environment where children can thrive from their earliest years. Seeing the children today, so happy and engaged in their learning, was truly inspiring.”

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Marsya Angelica
June 2025

“The teachers here are absolutely wonderful. They are warm, caring and really know how to connect with the children. I really appreciate how much effort the teachers put into mat time, the singing and dancing are always engaging and the children enjoy it; my child often comes home with new songs and movements to share. I also love the resources and activities they provide, there’s a great balance between learning and play, including outdoor time. You can tell they put genuine effort into creating a joyful and welcoming space for the kids to learn and express themselves. We are really happy with the peaceful vibe here. It is clear the team puts a lot of thought into what they do. So glad to be part of this lovely community ☺️🧡”

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Contact Details

21 Buisson Glade, West Harbour, Auckland

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