Maori Hill Montessori Preschool
About Maori Hill 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 Maori Hill Montessori Preschool, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Maori Hill Montessori Preschool currently has a roll of 21 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (54% of the roll), alongside māori, 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
“My daughter loved her time at Maori Hill Montessori. Right from my first visit I knew this place was special. I would recommend this preschool to anyone able to use their services. 4 years out and I notice she still completes some tasks the way she was taught here. Thank you for the care, confidence and knowledge you instilled in my wee girl.”
“We had three children attend Maori Hill Montessori Preschool. The preschool provides a lovely family atmosphere and is a wonderful foundation for their schooling years. I highly recommend Maori Hill Montessori Preschool.”
“Our kids were all very happy here with caring, intelligent teachers using quality resources to engage and teach them. It was the ideal community to be a part of during their preschool years.”
“Absolutely wonderful childcare. The staff is fantastic, providing a caring and nurturing environment for the children. My daughter loved going here every day, and I can see how much she learns and grows in this enriching setting. Highly recommend!”
“My girls attended Maori Hill Montessori for almost two years prior to starting school. They had an extremely positive experience; they made lots of friends and really enjoyed all the activities. They matured a lot in their time there and had great rapport with the teachers as well. Three years later they still sometimes talk about the memories from preschool. As a parent, it was very comforting to be warmly greeted by someone from the team each morning and to see the girls run off to carry out their morning routine. Communication with parents was always fantastic, and the care shown to all the children under their care was clear.”
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