Montessori at Otari Preschool Inc.
About Montessori at Otari Preschool Inc.
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 Montessori at Otari Preschool Inc., it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Montessori at Otari Preschool Inc. currently has a roll of 32 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (47% 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
“Our girl had previously been attending a daycare and for years we experienced really upsetting drop offs. Since starting Otari Montessori, drop offs have been absolutely delightful. We are so so happy to have made the change. The calibre of staff and teachers is exceptional - they create a calm, respectful and purposeful environment for our girl to flourish. We have noticed such a positive change in the way our girl now interacts with others in such a short space of time. Highly recommend Otari Montessori to all parents.”
“A really wonderful school with safe secured premises, beautiful environment and quality education and care. Everything was so well organised with varieties of activities, geniusly designed learning tools and approaches. The community was helpful and friendly. The care, the guidance, the fun and the support received from the staff, the teachers, the other parents and the preschool children were really remarkable. My daughter enjoyed every moment spent at the preschool, as well as their holiday programmes. She had grown up and gained so much, both physically and intellectually, as well as in the personality development. My son will be attending the preschool too early next year, and I highly recommend this preschool to all parents who are looking for quality reliable early childhood education and care facilities for their children, even if they are not into Montessori approaches of education.”
“When we joined this preschool, our little one settled in very smoothly, the teachers really put an effort to make a connection with the her and make her feel at home. The teachers really focus on helping each child grow at their own pace, we loved how they balance individual attention with teamwork. The preschool is located near the park, where kids regularly go for nature walks and this is what our daughter liked the most. We definitely built great memories there, it is a wonderful place to bring your child.”
“Our son started at Otari Montessori as a little boy and has just turned five, moving on to primary school. We couldn’t have asked for a better start to his learning journey. The Montessori philosophy, the incredible teachers, and the proximity to Otari Bush made for such a special experience. He had formative years filled with curiosity, independence, and a deep love for learning. We’re so grateful to the team for creating such a warm and inspiring environment!”
“Wonderful preschool! My children have been attending it for over two years now. They have developed great confidence in their own abilities, grown in curiosity and creativity, and skills of caring for others and their environment. The teachers deliver the very best of the Montessori method here! It’s a greta community of parents to be part of too. Highly recommend the Otari preschool!”
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