Montessori at Otari Preschool

Reviews

1. alyssia scown ★★★★★

   Our girl had previously been attending a daycare and for years we experienced really upsetting drop offs. Since starting Otari Montessori, drop offs have been absolutely delightful. We are so so happy to have made the change. The calibre of staff and teachers is exceptional - they create a calm, respectful and purposeful environment for our girl to flourish. We have noticed such a positive change in the way our girl now interacts with others in such a short space of time. Highly recommend Otari Montessori to all parents.

   almost 7 months ago
2. carol chen ★★★★★

   A really wonderful school with safe secured premises, beautiful environment and quality education and care. Everything was so well organised with varieties of activities, geniusly designed learning tools and approaches. The community was helpful and friendly. The care, the guidance, the fun and the support received from the staff, the teachers, the other parents and the preschool children were really remarkable. My daughter enjoyed every moment spent at the preschool, as well as their holiday programmes. She had grown up and gained so much, both physically and intellectually, as well as in the personality development. My son will be attending the preschool too early next year, and I highly recommend this preschool to all parents who are looking for quality reliable early childhood education and care facilities for their children, even if they are not into Montessori approaches of education.

   almost 8 months ago
3. Aliaksandra Moulhiem ★★★★★

   When we joined this preschool, our little one settled in very smoothly, the teachers really put an effort to make a connection with the her and make her feel at home. The teachers really focus on helping each child grow at their own pace, we loved how they balance individual attention with teamwork. The preschool is located near the park, where kids regularly go for nature walks and this is what our daughter liked the most. We definitely built great memories there, it is a wonderful place to bring your child.

   almost 8 months ago

1. Vincent Lowe ★★★★★

   Our son started at Otari Montessori as a little boy and has just turned five, moving on to primary school. We couldn’t have asked for a better start to his learning journey. The Montessori philosophy, the incredible teachers, and the proximity to Otari Bush made for such a special experience. He had formative years filled with curiosity, independence, and a deep love for learning. We’re so grateful to the team for creating such a warm and inspiring environment!

   1 year ago
2. Dasha KO ★★★★★

   Wonderful preschool! My children have been attending it for over two years now. They have developed great confidence in their own abilities, grown in curiosity and creativity, and skills of caring for others and their environment. The teachers deliver the very best of the Montessori method here! It’s a greta community of parents to be part of too. Highly recommend the Otari preschool!

   1 year ago
3. Chantelle Taylor ★★★★★

   We moved our son from daycare to Montessori at Otari and are so grateful we made the switch. We were unsure how we'd manage the shorter hours with both of us working, but with a bit of help and flexibity at work it was easy and well worth the change of pace. The preschool has been fantastic. The highly skilled, nuturing teaching staff make genuine connections with each of the children and foster a wonderful love of learning. Our son has grown his self-confidence, built strong friendships, and started school with an awesome foundation.

   almost 2 years ago

1. Melissa Mitchell ★★★★★

   This preschool is amazing! The staff are so supportive of your little one’s needs (and the parents) and I love the idea of the bonding with one teacher at a time when the child starts preschool for them to feel secure. I can tell the structure and support have been amazing for my toddler’s confidence and he is so excited and energised from going. I had a lot of concerns initially but very quickly they have reassured me and everything has fallen in to place. I’m so happy that my toddler is happy and learning to feel confident in being his own little person. I know when I drop him off he’s in good hands. There are so many positive reasons why this is an ideal place for us and everyone I had spoken to about it previously had all said good things.

   almost 2 years ago
2. Megan Molina ★★★★★

   Montessori at Otari Preschool is the most wonderful preschool. We sent our two older children there & are thrilled to now have our third in attendance. Not only are the teachers & environment a place where your child can thrive but the whole preschool has such an amazing sense of community.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Felicity Perry ★★★★★

   What a wonderful wee preschool! We have just moved to Wilton and started our eldest at Montessori. The teachers and staff have been very supportive and caring which has made the switch incredibly easy. Also the community have been so welcoming to our family. Very happy we will be here for years to come.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Miles Nolte ★★★★★

   We recently moved to New Zealand and Wellington, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have found Otari Montessori. It's not just a school, it's a community of warm, engaged people coming together around young children. The teachers are incredible—caring, knowledgeable, immensely competent, and attentive—the leadership strikes a near-perfect balance of organization and accessibility, and the space is exceptional. We cannot recommend Otari Montessori highly enough.

   almost 3 years ago

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