Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Little Steps Montessori Preschool

Auckland, Albany
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Ages
2–5 years
Roll Size
16 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Little Steps Montessori Preschool

Little Steps Montessori Preschool is a education & care service in Albany, 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 Steps Montessori Preschool, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Little Steps Montessori Preschool currently has a roll of 16 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Asian tamariki are the largest group (67% 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

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Mandy ZHAO
May 2025

“Our child recently graduated from Little Steps and we couldn’t be happier with the Montessori education provided. The teachers are truly dedicated—they nurtured our child’s independence, curiosity, and love for learning in a structured yet creative environment. We highly recommend this Montessori kindergarten to any parent seeking a holistic, respectful, and stimulating early education. Thank you for the wonderful years!”

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Emily Yang
April 2024

“Mum of a 5yo and 3yo currently enrolled. Would highly recommend! Parenting can be challenging… Little Steps feels like a huge support to me in my role as a mum! Other than that, the teachers do an amazing job of preparing themselves and the environment each day for the children. The staff are extremely calm, cheerful, caring, accommodating of the individual child’s needs, and understanding of my sensitive children. Great communication with teaching staff at drop-off/pick-up and also online. My children have learned social skills, confidence, reading, maths, music, culture, geography, languages, physical skills etc. The teaching feels like it is what teaching should be - the teachers want to make a lifelong learning connection with our kids which is so amazing. There is a great teacher-student ratio, and the small community does feel like a little family. It’s lovely to see how my kids have blossomed over the past year at this school.”

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simone li
April 2024

“Great preschool. Small group with having individual good attention by each teacher and stable group of professional teachers. My daughter really enjoyed there! Now that she goes to primary school after more than one year staying overseas, her school teacher told me she picks up English very quick and has a good learning foundation. Thanks Little Steps! Highly recommended.”

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Jeffrey Yap
April 2024

“To the wonderful team at Little Steps Montessori Preschool, We are beyond grateful for the incredible experience our daughter has had at your preschool. From the moment we walked through your doors, we knew we had found a special place where my daughter would thrive. The Montessori approach you implement is truly remarkable. It has allowed my daughter to develop independence, curiosity, and a genuine love for learning. The carefully prepared environment and hands-on materials have sparked her creativity and imagination in ways we never imagined possible. Your dedicated staff members are the heart and soul of the preschool. Their passion for early childhood education shines through in everything they do. They have provided my daughter with a nurturing and supportive environment where they feel safe, valued, and encouraged to explore and grow. We have been consistently impressed by the open communication and partnership between the staff and families. From regular updates on Evelyn progress to informative parent-teacher meetings, we have always felt involved and informed every step of the way. Thank you for prioritizing safety and cleanliness, especially during these challenging times (COVID). We have full confidence in your commitment to providing a secure and hygienic environment for all children. In short, Little Steps Montessori Preschool has exceeded our expectations in every way. It has been an absolute joy to watch my daughter blossom and flourish under your care. We highly recommend your preschool to other families seeking an enriching and nurturing early childhood education experience. With heartfelt gratitude, Jeffrey Y”

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Lily Partridge
April 2024

“Fantastic Montessori preschool. My two children both went to Little steps until they were 5.5 years old. They loved the centre very much. They learnt reading, writing and maths and made lots of good friends. The teachers there were very kind and patient and I could tell they loved my children and cared for them like their own kids.”

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Contact Details

29-31 Omega Street, Albany, Auckland

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