BestStart Montessori Rongotai

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Phone (04) 387 1192
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Where we are

192 Rongotai Road Kilbirnie Wellington 6022

Opening hours

Monday8.00am - 5.30pm
Tuesday8.00am - 5.30pm
Wednesday8.00am - 5.30pm
Thursday8.00am - 5.30pm
Friday8.00am - 5.30pm

BestStart Montessori Rongotai is a long-established Montessori early learning centre in Kilbirnie, Wellington. We offer high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for children aged between 2-6 years old all year long.

“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed” - Maria Montessori

Montessori Rongotai, located on the street of Rongotai Road in Wellington, New Zealand, encompasses a diverse blend of suburban and industrial areas. The local curriculum and surrounding community reflect this unique mix, offering a range of educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities.

We pride ourselves on establishing and maintaining strong relationships with children and families, allowing time for children to build their self-esteem and confidence. We regularly visit Kilbirnie Library, Wellington Airport, Ākau Tangi Sports Centre and our local Retirement Village.

Our centre learning is focused on five curriculum areas related to sensory development, maths, language, science and practical life experiences. We believe children thrive when they are given responsibility, independence and support from our local community and our relationships with local schools help to support children's transition in the next step of their learning journey.

Montessori Method

Montessori education comes from observing children during their moments of development. Through observation, we allow children to show us where they need most support, allowing us to support their individual needs and interests. The environment is prepared to give the child autonomy and to help the child discover, concentrate and develop holistically. As part of our philosophy, we create a calm, peaceful environment to foster children's confidence and concentration.

Find out more about Montessori here

Our Team

Our teachers are dedicated, passionate and committed to making a difference in the lives of children. Our centre families tell us that they feel love in our centre and our experienced teaching team work alongside families to plan individualised learning for each stage of a child's development. At BestStart Montessori Rongotai, our passions revolve around providing an enriching and nurturing environment that fosters holistic development in children.

What We Offer

Silver Healthy Heart Award
High teacher-to-child ratios to promote individualised learning
Extra Curricular Incursions such as art and sport classes
Regular community excursions and centre events to strengthen relationships between centre, community & whanau
20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required

Our Spaces

As part of our philosophy, we create a calm and peaceful environment to foster children's confidence and concentration. We have a learning environment which is prepare and designed to encourage independence, exploration, and self-directed learning. They may inquire about the materials, resources, and layout of our classrooms, as well as how they support children's development across various domains.

Toddlers & Preschoolers

(2 - 6 years old)

Our environment consists of many components, here are some of the key aspects that make up our Montessori Rongotai classroom:

1. Montessori Philosophy: Families may want to understand our commitment to the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes child-led learning, independence, and respect for each child's unique abilities and interests. They may inquire about how we incorporate Montessori principles into our curriculum and daily practices.

2. Qualified Educators: Families may want assurance that our educators are trained and experienced in the Montessori method. They may inquire about the qualifications and ongoing professional development of our staff members, as well as their dedication to creating supportive learning environments for children.

3. Individualized Learning: Families may be interested in how we tailor our approach to meet the individual needs of each child. They may want to know about our strategies for observing and understanding children's interests, strengths, and areas for growth, as well as how we adapt our curriculum and activities accordingly.

4. Prepared Environment: Families may want to learn about our carefully prepared learning environment, which is designed to encourage independence, exploration, and self-directed learning. They may inquire about the materials, resources, and layout of our classrooms, as well as how they support children's development across various domains.

5. Community Engagement: Families may value our sense of community and opportunities for parental involvement. They may want to know about our communication channels, parent-teacher partnerships, and involvement in community events and activities.

6. Safety and Well-being: Families prioritize the safety, health, and well-being of their children. They may inquire about our safety protocols, hygiene practices, nutritional offerings, and approaches to supporting children's social-emotional development and overall well-being.

7. Enrichment Opportunities: Families may be interested in the enrichment opportunities we offer, such as art, music, outdoor exploration, and cultural experiences. They may inquire about how these activities enhance children's learning and contribute to their overall development.

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Our Peaceful Environment

Taking responsibility and building concentration are key parts of our Montessori curriculum

Kotahitanga - coming together to help and empower one another

Developing your pincer grip is important for those later years and can also be very entertaining

Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

Through my husband’s work my family were lucky enough to get the chance to visit Wellington for a few months this Summer. Our twin daughters attended Montessori Rongotai and I was blown away by the level of support we received and the quality and commitment of the staff. I saw my girls develop and thrive in the calm, interesting and fun environment. Having experienced other preschool classes both in New Zealand and here in Scotland, I really would rate Rongotai as exceptional and say that any child that is fortunate enough to spend time there is exceptionally lucky.

Parent

We love Montessori Rongotai. We feel like his needs are recognized & met. He is challenged and encouraged. Our family is included and frequently updated. We like the atmosphere, the children are happy, well cared for, all included and friendly. The staff are lovely and work hard to accommodate us and build good rapport. Thanks for all your hard work, it doesn’t go unnoticed :-)

Parent

Easy settling in. Lovely environment and teachers I feel happy to leave her with them. And feel great she is getting an awesome education.

Parent

I believe that my daughter is getting the best preschool experience possible. This is due to her teachers and the environment and caring culture they foster.

Parent

Loving the environment, the dedication, and the experience of the teachers. Communication over my child’s development and needs is always smooth, current, and productive. The teachers work closely with us to guarantee continuity and consistence at home. Our son is thriving, growing with a positive mindset, and developing confidence in his own discoveries, as well as in his social life. Seeing our children impatient to go to the centre every morning is the best reassurance we made the right decision.

Parent

My son has had a wonderful experience since he’s joined his school. I can see how much he is learning, how well he is adapting and how eager he is to show me all that he does. And the teachers are wonderful. My son is thriving thanks to his teachers.

Parent

The whole team at BestStart is always willing to help and make sure the kids are learning exciting new things all the time. They care for our kids as they were theirs and it makes me happy and comfortable leaving my kids in their care.

Parent

Our teachers are fantastic, they’re support system and organisation is great.

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The teachers at Montessori Rongotai are amazing - kind, passionate and child centred. I feel my kids have been fortunate to have received a high level of care and stimulation. Hannah is phenomenal - the best teacher that I have experienced from 3 centres here and overseas. My kids adore her and so do we. I appreciate the communications and flexibility - they seem to understand the challenges of working parents and do what they can to make our lives easier. I couldn't have selected a better place for our precious children at this critical time in their lives.