Casa Montessori Preschool

When I looked for a preschool for my then 2.5 year old son, I visited around 30 in Auckland’s CBD as well as West Auckland. Casa Montessori in Avondale was the last one we visited.It is so very different from other preschools: the premises are spacious, newly renovated and tastefully decorated; the selection of developmental toys and materials is extensive; the teachers are all of exceptionally high calibre; the child-to-teacher ratio is the best I have ever come across (at the moment it is about 1 to 4); and the environment is just so calm and peaceful.At our previous childcare centre it seemed there was always chaos and frequent biting and scratching amongst the children. At Casa, over the past 12 months we’ve been enrolled, there have been no such incidents or any conflicts with other children whatsoever. The teachers encourage the children to ”use their words” to resolve conflict.Casa frequently organises parent evenings where experts do educational presentations on varies topics; this also serves as an opportunity to discuss any questions/concerns you may have as a parent. There is a weekly Spanish and Yoga classes, the children also learn geography and biology and have a practical skills area, where they learn “life skills” – such as baking, cooking, peeling, pouring, sweeping, and doing the dishes etc. – which help them develop independence and confidence.As a parent, it is very fulfilling to know that my child is at the best possible preschool there is.

Casa Montessori is a fantastic place with a great bunch of teachers who are absolutely passionate about what they do. Our son has been attending Casa for the past year and he absolutely loves it. It is a safe and fun place where kids can learn and make new friends. It is also great for us parents too. I love the regular newsletters and the parents evenings.

Casa Montessori is a wonderful preschool. The teachers are kind and nurturing. The atmosphere in the preschool is always calm. My daughter attended Casa for two years and absolutely loved it. She has just started school and the transition from Casa to school was very smooth. Casa has plenty of play and discovery mixed with discipline, love, respect and education. Our second daughter will start on her Casa journey in August which we are very excited about. I would highly recommend Casa.Sinead and John Farrell

We moved to Auckland a couple of months ago and we send our 4 year old son to Casa and he looks forward to meeting his teachers and friends every morning. The environment is so friendly and relaxing, that he had no trouble settling in to his new school at all.As a parent, it is very fulfilling to trust that my child is very happy and growing leaps and bounds in his pre-school. We are regularly updated with all the activities and topics that the children are working on.This is a fantastic new Montessori and Aarav is thriving there. Highly recommend it! :)

We cannot recommend Casa Montessori highly enough. Our daughter loved this preschool from the her visit. The teachers are so caring and attentive, while also setting high standards and maintaining high expectations of the children. Our daughter thrived at Casa as the calm and structured environment helped her to focus her learning. The opportunity to also learn Spanish, and participate in yoga and music classes was outstanding. If you are looking to give your child a fantastic start to their education, Casa Montessori is the place for you.

Casa is a beautiful preschool, not only in the physical but also the ethos. We chose it not because of the philosophy but because of the location. The montessori philosophy has turned out to be a huge bonus. Educating us about a thoughtful, positive, responsible approach to raising our children, focusing on independence, self motivation and mutual respect.I cannot recommend Casa enough and look forward to sending my youngest there.

The following review was provided by a current parent who does not have a Google account.Irina & I want to thank you sincerely for taking such care to stay true to Maria Montessori’s vision. Of course

This is a beautiful preschool embracing the essence of Montessori with fantastic teachers and facilities. My child comes home very proud with stories to tell of another exciting day. I am surprised that there are some spaces available. Highly recommended.