BestStart Montessori Herne Bay

Herne Bay - 2 girls at table
Herne Bay - boy corkboard
Herne Bay - yoga
Herne Bay - wooden blocks
Herne Bay - writing
Herne Bay - 2 girls colouring
Herne Bay - atlas
Harne Bay - dino puzzles
Herne Bay - colourful triangles
Herne Bay - mirror
Herne Bay - group
Herne Bay - writing with teacher
Herne Bay - yellow balls
Herne Bay - group at tables
BestStart Montessori Herne Bay is an education centre for children up to six-years old on Shelly Beach Road, two minutes drive from Ponsonby Primary School and Ponsonby Intermediate. Our qualified teachers are trained and experienced in the Montessori method, as well as the mainstream New Zealand curriculum. With low teacher-child ratios and a centre that is set in a beautiful villa, we provide a quality programme and excellent support for our children.

About BestStart Montessori Herne Bay

Our Montessori programme runs across two separate rooms for age groups, 18 months to 3 years; and 3 to 6 years. Parents can choose either a short day (8.30am – 3.30pm) or a long day (7.30am – 5.30pm).

Our teachers will:

  • Develop each child’s individual potential 
  • Teach solid language and maths skills 
  • Encourage a love of learning 
  • Support creativity and imagination 
  • Build high self-esteem and social skills 
  • Foster independence and self discipline

Our centre provides a caring, respectful, co-operative and culturally diverse environment. We value parent involvement and participation in our programme and centre life.

The preschool room prepares children for primary school through our Be School Ready initiative and we work with our local primary schools to ensure a smooth transition.

Montessori Herne Bay uses Storypark to document children’s learning. Through this online portfolio, every child, parent and extended family are encouraged to share and contribute to each child’s learning.

We welcome visits at any time to view our programme in session, or to have a play in our wonderful outdoor play area. 


For more information about the specific fees for your centre, 

please contact us directly (09) 378 8056 / mont.hernebay@best-start.org

You might be eligible for support paying their childcare fees. For more information click here. 


kind words from our parents

Parent

We think the philosophy at Montessori Herne Bay suits Finn very well. Finn has a desire to learn and understand more. He is a confident, enquiring, intelligent boy, who has socially came out of his shell, and intellectually blossomed under your tutelage. Thank You.

Parent

Both Faith and Harmony’s reading abilities took me by shock as soon as they started primary school. After the first week of school they both knew how to read books cover to cover according to their level. I believe wholeheartedly that you can’t put a price on education, and I fully recommend Montessori Herne Bay to absolutely everyone.

The Chan Family

We really appreciate all the efforts you and the Staff put into the centre. Wynstan loves to come and learns so much. We can even see an improvement in him each day and we look forward to more positive changes. Thank you!

The Yates Family

BestStart Montessori Herne Bay has been absolutely fantastic for our two boys. They have bonded so well with the wonderful teachers and are both so engaged with all the different activities on offer. They both really love the Montessori environment and the great outside play areas!

What we're proud of

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