The Montessori Preschool - Mt Albert

About The Montessori Preschool - Mt Albert
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 The Montessori Preschool - Mt Albert, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
The Montessori Preschool - Mt Albert currently has a roll of 11 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (56% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian 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
“The Montessori Preschool Mt Albert has been the best place for my daughter. She has made some great friends and learned so much while attending since its opened. The owners Grace and Renata are experienced teachers, very welcoming and caring of all the kids. Also all staff are amazing and really want to help the kids be the best they can be and instil good values. We checked out 10+ other daycares before viewing this one and it was leaps and bounds ahead of others. If you are looking around for a special place for your child that has good teacher/child ratios I would recommend contacting them to make a time to visit.”
“The Montessori Preschool is a really exceptional ECE. The owners and teachers are wonderful people, so warm and caring and interested in fostering the individual development of all the children in their care. It has a lovely, homely vibe and the resources are all so well cared for and thoughtfully displayed. They let the children lead the play but also provide cool opportunities for the children to extend their interests. Our three year old has been there for nearly 8 months and she has gone from being sad at drop off to telling me to go so she can get on with the fun without me! We needed a lot of help with our transition into childcare and the staff were all so wonderful and kind and patient, going at my daughter’s pace and keeping us in the loop at all times. Waiting for our second daughter’s birthday to send her when she turns two as well! Thank you Grace, Renata and Luisa for opening and running such a great space in our neighbourhood - I can’t recommend it highly enough to anyone looking for childcare in this area”
“Our experience with Montessori Preschool has been outstanding, thanks in large part to the dedication of Grace and Renata, the wonderful owners. From the initial tour, we were struck by how warmly they welcomed us and how thoughtfully they have designed the environment to support each child’s unique learning journey. The Montessori approach here is truly effective, encouraging independent exploration and a genuine love for learning. The staff, led by Grace and Renata, are not only highly qualified but also deeply caring, making sure every child’s needs are met with attention and compassion. Communication with parents is always open and transparent, making us feel truly involved in our child's development. We couldn’t be happier with our choice and highly recommend Montessori Preschool to any family seeking a nurturing and enriching early education experience.”
“We highly recommend Mt Albert Montessori to anybody looking for an exceptional day care. I can not speak highly enough about the amazing team of woman who care for our son. I have visited many centres in the area and Mt Albert Montessori have been the perfect fit for our family. The centre has an amazing outdoor play area and their resources are brand new, educational and fun (My 5 year old wishes he went there). Grace, Renata, Luisa and Katrina are highly qualified, experienced, empathetic, and are always engaging with the children. They pay attention to the smaller details and always go above and beyond. We are so lucky they opened this centre in our neighbourhood!”
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