BestStart Montessori Flagstaff

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BestStart Montessori Flagstaff in Hamilton has been rated as one of NZ's top childcare centres by The Education Review Office! BestStart is one of NZ's leading early childcare providers. We provide affordable, high quality education and award winning childcare for toddlers and preschoolers.

BestStart Montessori Flagstaff helps children to help themselves!

Montessori Flagstaff is a small and intimate centre tucked away down a tranquil street just off of Endeavour Ave. The serenity of the location allows the perfect place for the scientifically based Montessori approach to thrive as children are able to focus, relationships to grow and independence to be fostered so that teachers can help children to learn to help themselves.

The first thing you notice when walking inside is how engaged, settled and focused the children are. The teachers here deserve all the credit for this as they go above and beyond to ensure they understand every child in their care. 

Montessori Method

“Learning how to learn is a preparation for life” – Maria Montessori recognized that children have a natural willingness to explore and that the best motivation for learning is self-motivation.

In our Montessori classroom, we emphasize independence and freedom within limits. Children are provided with a carefully prepared environment that contains a variety of hands-on materials designed to stimulate their senses and develop their cognitive, social, and emotional skills. Teachers serve as guides and facilitators rather than lecturers, and they encourage children to work independently and collaborate with their peers. There is the utmost respect for the child, and we focus on nurturing the whole child, including their physical, emotional, and intellectual development perfect in preparation for school..

Find out more about Montessori here

Our Team

At BestStart Montessori Flagstaff “there is no I in team”.  We have a shared commitment to making professional decisions that lead to the best outcomes for children, parents, whanau and our own growth. Our team have a variety of teaching experiences that bring exciting passions and interests alive.

What we offer

  • Healthy Heart Award to back up that we provide fresh, healthy, nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day 
  • Experienced tight-knit team of passionate teachers, some specialist trained in Montessori 
  • 20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required

Our Spaces

Our learning spaces are intimate and designed with the Montessori philosophy in mind, with pockets of play and engaging resources to allow tamariki to let their curiosity lead their learning and promote their focus and independence. In our outdoor environments are created with nature and physical development at the forefront.

Koru Room

(16 months - 3 years old)

Pikorua Room

(3 - 5 years old)

Video Gallery

Welcome to Montessori Flagstaff
Learning at BestStart
Why Early Childhood Education
Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

I wanted to pass on to Montessori Flagstaff what Ruben’s teacher mentioned to me on Friday when we met to discuss his learning progress since starting school 2 months ago. She pertinently pointed out that Ruben’s sound recognition is excellent and that it was obvious Montessori had done some excellent ground work in this area. This has also played an important role in his writing. During an assessment, he could come up with, and write up to 17 words (spelled correctly). I think this is just fantastic progress since starting school 2 months ago. It was wonderful to hear the positive feedback and we will forever be grateful for Montessori’s contribution to his learning and development.

Lydia

We are so very blessed to be a part of this little centre and its community. The core Montessori principles are practiced here in a very practical and contemporary way. For any prospective parent who might be wondering how the Montessori method can still be relevant and accessible in today’s tech-savvy world, I couldn’t recommend Montessori @ Flagstaff enough.The centre is a home away from home for both my children (and, if I am honest, for me too!). The staff are warm, loving and kind towards all the children in their care, but more importantly they are genuinely interested in their lives, their development, and their interests. The focus on child-led learning and play is integral to the centre and I believe an incredibly valuable foundation for our kids. The long-serving centre staff are like an extended family to us, and they are as passionate about raising our kids into independent, caring, and self-aware adults as we are.

Parent

我家两个孩子都是非常喜欢BestStart Montessori Flagstaff! 首先Montessori Flagstaff的老师们非常有爱心，耐心对待每一个孩子。孩子们也非常喜欢老师们。老大非常喜欢跟着学做午餐，Montessori Flagstaff的午餐也非常丰富。直到老大升小学之后还会经常去Montessori Flagstaff看望老师。 BestStart Montessori Flagstaff会举办各个国家节日活动。还会带孩子们去博物馆，图书馆游玩。老师们带着孩子们做很多有创意的手工课，培养孩子的动手能力。聘请音乐老师来教小朋友唱歌跳舞，非常欢乐，喜悦。每一年老师们都组织孩子们圣诞节日，到敬老院给老人们表演，非常有意义的活动，给老人们带来欢乐。我们的孩子在Montessori Flagstaff度过了美好的幼儿时期，孩子们都非常有爱，有礼貌。懂得照顾其他小朋友。向更多的家长们推荐Montessori Flagstaff。

Parent

My two children are very fond of BestStart Montessori Flagstaff! Firstly, the teachers of Montessori Flagstaff are very loving and patient with every child. The children also like their teachers very much. My eldest child really likes to learn to make lunch, and Montessori Flagstaff’s lunch is also very abundant. After my eldest child went to primary school, he would often go to Montessori Flagstaff and visit the teachers. BestStart Montessori Flagstaff holds many cultural festivals from different countries and will take the children out to museums and libraries. Teachers guide the children to do a lot of creative handwork lessons to cultivate their hands-on ability. Invite a music teacher to teach children to sing and dance, which has lots of fun and joy. Every year, the teachers organize children to perform in the nursing home on Christmas Day. It is a very meaningful activity to bring joy to the elderly. Our children had a wonderful childhood in Montessori Flagstaff. The children are very loving and polite, and they know how to take care of other children. We would recommend Montessori Flagstaff to more parents.

What we're proud of

Read our latest ERO report Read our latest ERO report We have a Healthy Heart Award We have a Healthy Heart Award e-Portfolios e-Portfolios Most Trusted Childcare Most Trusted Childcare Quality Service Award Quality Service Award Set For School Set For School BestStart Educare Governing Organisation Report BestStart Educare Governing Organisation Report

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