| Morning Session | 8.45am to 11.45am | 3 hours |
| Afternoon Session | 11.45am to 2.45pm | 3 hours |
We operate two classrooms, Mawhero and Kowhai, with a license for 40 students overall.
Kowhai Class has a prepared environment for children aged 4 to 5 years old. Two teachers will run this class of 20 children with a teachers assistant. It is a peaceful place for focused work. The children enjoy an environment that meets their learning and interests through a Montessori curriculum aligned with Te Whāriki – supporting a life of true well-being and responsibility.
Mawhero Class has a prepared environment for children aged 2 and 3 years. Two teachers plus a Teachers assistant run this classroom of 20 children. This class incorporates Montessori with Te Whāriki; creating an environment where the focus is on music, movement, language, sensory play, stories, song and dance. At this stage of children’s development, we are introducing the Montessori kaupapa of; ‘choose, use and put away’ and ‘practical life’ activities.
We recommend that 2 year old children attend a minimum of three morning sessions per week and at least two full days for 3+ year olds. We do not take half day bookings for 3+ year olds. Children supply their own morning tea in a named snack box along with a named drink bottle. Children staying for lunch also provide their own food in a named lunch box. Please note that we are a nut free preschool so nuts and nut products are not allowed.