Our History
Established in July 2013, Casa Montessori is a privately owned Montessori preschool located at the corner of Great North Road and Larch Street in Avondale, Auckland. We welcome children aged 2 to 6 years, providing them with a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
Rooted in Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy, our prepared environment supports children’s natural curiosity and independence. Our unique learning programs integrate traditional Montessori methods, fostering exploration, creativity, and a love for learning.
At Casa Montessori, children work, play, and learn together in a diverse, mixed-age setting that encourages cooperation, respect, and social grace. Our warm and positive atmosphere helps children develop confidence, empathy, and a strong sense of community.
Our spacious outdoor area provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, promoting both physical and cognitive development. Casa Montessori offers a safe, calm, and respectful space where children can explore, learn, and thrive.
how we work?
Our Philosophy
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a high-quality Montessori environment that enables children to begin their learning journey through life.
Our undertaking is to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in our children, inspiring them to realise their full potential.
Our children will grow to be confident and knowledgeable learners who are healthy in mind, body, and spirit so that they go on to make a valued contribution to the community and the wider world.
Our Prepared Environment
At Casa Montessori Preschool, our classroom is calm, simple, and inviting. Beautifully designed Montessori materials are placed on low shelves, making them easily accessible. Each material is carefully chosen to support children’s development, fostering independence, concentration, and a sense of order.
Our learning environment extends beyond the classroom, with well-organized indoor and outdoor spaces covering key Montessori areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, Science and Culture.
Aligned with Te Whāriki, our environment nurtures children’s well-being (Mana Atua) and sense of belonging (Mana Whenua). It encourages exploration (Mana Aotūroa) and independence, providing a rich and engaging space for children to thrive.
What We Do
At Casa Montessori Preschool, we integrate the Montessori philosophy with Te Whāriki, providing a bicultural and holistic learning experience. Our environment fosters independence, curiosity, and respect for Aotearoa’s cultural heritage.
Our program includes the Montessori work cycle, where children engage in hands-on learning through guided lessons and self-directed exploration, alongside project-based learning that encourages critical thinking and creativity. We celebrate cultural events and festivals, strengthening our sense of community.
Additionally, we offer Spanish lessons and a sports program, enriching children’s language skills and physical development. Through this well-rounded approach, we nurture confident, engaged learners ready for the future.
how we work?
Our Philosophy
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a high-quality Montessori environment that enables children to begin their learning journey through life.
Our undertaking is to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in our children, inspiring them to realise their full potential.
Our children will grow to be confident and knowledgeable learners who are healthy in mind, body, and spirit so that they go on to make a valued contribution to the community and the wider world.
Our Prepared Environment
The Montessori classroom provides a ‘prepared environment’ solely for children where they learn through a natural exploration process.
Our classroom is atheistically pleasing, simple, clean and calm. Beautifully designed Montessori materials are placed on the low shelves, easily accessible for our children. Each material is developmentally appropriate, attractive, and incorporates the child’s need for movement, concentration, order and independence.
Montessori believes the environment plays an essential role in the development of young children. The materials, use of space and routines promote child independence and exploration, and as a result, they learn best from direct learning activities in their environment.
At Casa Montessori Preschool, the learning areas are divided into organised spaces inside and outside the classroom. These are Practical life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Arts and Science/Culture, and Outdoor/nature. We also offer extended learning classes – in Spanish each week.
What We Do
We provide a well-prepared learning environment based on Montessori education methods integrated with Te Whāriki.
Our preschool is an aesthetic, calm, warm and nature-friendly home-like indoor and outdoor environment with well-organised learning materials in a scientifically designed sequence that is attractive for children to work within.
Children can work and learn alongside others of mixed ages, abilities, genders, and cultures and be receptive, cooperative, warm and graceful in a positive atmosphere. We incorporate a bi-cultural approach that acknowledges and respects diverse cultural backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.
Our curriculum encourages children to develop essential life skills through hands-on experiences, fostering independence, problem-solving, and a deep sense of curiosity. With dedicated and passionate Montessori-trained teachers, we guide children through their learning journey, ensuring they build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love for learning.
At Casa Montessori Preschool, we believe in nurturing the whole child—mind, body, and spirit—so they grow into compassionate, knowledgeable individuals ready to contribute meaningfully to their communities and the wider world.
Our Environment
Our History of Commitment to Young Students
2001
We open as a blended learning center to 35 students
2005
Get state approval to become a 100% online school
2012
5,000+ full-time students attend our school
2015
We open as a blended learning center to 35 students
2018
Get state approval to become a 100% online school
2023
5,000+ full-time students attend our school
2012
5,000+ full-time students attend our school
2023
5,000+ full-time students attend our school
The curriculum aims to
Develop skills relevant to the 21st century:
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