Ponsonby Montessori Kindergarten II

About Ponsonby Montessori Kindergarten II
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 Ponsonby Montessori Kindergarten II, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Ponsonby Montessori Kindergarten II currently has a roll of 42 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (72% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, 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
“Circumstances found us needing to shift our daughter to a new daycare with only nine months before school -- but we couldn't be happier with how the team at PMKII warmly welcomed and supported her transition into the new environment. The kindergarten is well-resourced with many puzzles and Montessori activities that our daughter found very stimulating -- she often spoke proudly of doing her "tricky work". The teaching staff come from diverse backgrounds and the kindergarten exposes the children to a range of cultures. Some specific memories: our daughter learnt what is to be a kaitiaki and without prompting from me would pick up rubbish at our local playground; she also relished learning some bits of Spanish from native-speaking staff at PMKII. Our daughter can be rather shy and takes time to build her confidence in new situations, but the teaching staff did a fantastic job of encouraging and supporting her, and by the end of her time at PMKII she'd made many friends. Now with her first day of school under her belt, we look back and are very thankful for the experiences she had and time she spent at PMKII.”
“PMKII is truly an exceptional kindergarten that our family feels incredibly fortunate to have been a part of. From the very first day, the teachers and staff welcomed us with warmth, care, and professionalism. Our twin boys absolutely loved their time at PMKII, and as parents, we couldn’t have asked for a better environment for them to grow and learn. The atmosphere here is nurturing and joyful, filled with supportive teachers and friendly classmates. Every week, we received detailed reviews and monthly “Growing Letters” that documented our children's progress and development. These updates gave us a profound appreciation for the effort the staff put into observing, understanding, and encouraging each child’s individual journey. Thanks to PMKII, our twins have blossomed in ways we never imagined. This kindergarten has given them a wonderful start, helping them build confidence, friendships, and a love for learning. We feel so grateful for every moment spent here and would wholeheartedly recommend PMKII to any family looking for a caring, engaging, and high-quality early education experience.”
“We have loved our time at Ponsonby Montessori and the teachers are all so lovely. Would highly recommend”
“PMK is amazing. Our little one has thrived in this environment. Is much more confident, friendly and inquisitive from coming here. The carers are absolutely amazing…the owner very involved and hands on. Thanks so much team”
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