“The teachers at the Montessori at Otari Preschool are very warm and loving, I think that makes a lot of difference to a child who is leaving their parent, even just for a few hours, to feel the warmth of the teachers they are spending time with. It is only after a child is settled emotionally that he/she can learn. I would have really like going to this preschool everyday if I were still a child. I know my child is very happy there.”

“My daughter loves going to Montessori at Otari Preschool. Since coming here, I have watched her confidence grow, supported by her teachers and the close friends she has made in her class. I am encouraged by the things she is learning during her time here, and feel that this is setting her up well for her move into primary school.”

“I am continually impressed by the warmth and caring showed by the teachers, parents and preschool administrator. I feel like the teachers really have taken the time to get to know each of my children and my children in turn love being in the Montessori preschool environment.”

“Montessori gives the best start to any child’s life. It's wonderful to see how they blossom at Otari.”

“My husband and I carefully considered all the options available for early childhood education, and we are 100% sure we made the right choice. We have watched our daughter blossom at Montessori-at-Otari Preschool. It has instilled in her a love of learning. The quality of the teachers is first class. They gently nurture our daughter's interests and help her develop independence, plus respect for the other children.”

“A great place where children are taught to respect other people and environment, to follow and lead, encouraged to learn and explore possibilities and a safe environment to ask questions and too voice their opinions.”

“We have thoroughly enjoyed all the authentic and holistic learning that our daughter comes home and shares with us.”

“The Otari pre-school / playgroup has assisted in giving my child the tools to start primary school with integrity and courage. My child's greatest asset to date is her kindness to her peers. This quality was encouraged and grew within the community at the Otari pre-school. The teachers are warm, loving and realistic. The children and their needs come first, this for me is the most important part of EC Education.”