Cambridge Montessori Preschool

 About Cambridge Montessori Preschool     

We believe in children and their importance to society. We value the Montessori philosophy, the uniqueness of each child,  partnership with parents, relationships, community, humour, fun and professionalism.

Cambridge Montessori Preschool provides quality Montessori education in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, with well-resourced inside and outside environments at two sites in Cambridge.

We offer small classes and an excellent teacher:child ratio. Our mature, experienced and highly-qualified teachers are passionate about Montessori education and dedicated to ensuring that each child reaches his or her fullest potential.

Cambridge Montessori Preschool together with Cambridge Montessori Primary at Te Miro Primary School form the hub of a vibrant, supportive Montessori community. Social events include school trips and children’s concerts every term, parent evenings, family days, pet days, coffee mornings and an annual family party. Formal parent/teacher meetings are offered twice per year, and children’s portfolios are sent home every term.

Come and join our community of happy learners!

Our Enrolment Procedure     
If you wish to receive an enrolment pack and/or to make an appointment to visit and observe please phone our centre managers; Helen Aston at Raleigh Street  p: 07 823 5138 and Theresa Kiff at Taylor Street p: 07 823 5949.

To secure a place on our waiting list, complete an enrolment form and send it to the school with the enrolment fee.  The fee is refunded if we are unable to offer your child a place in one of our classes.

We require children to attend a morning session with a parent before commencing independent attendance.


We recommend early enrolment 6-12 months before you want your child to start, as we have a considerable waiting-list.  The earlier you enroll, the higher up the list your child will be.
 

 
 
 
 

 

 



Cambridge Montessori Preschool
18 Raleigh Street, Cambridge, NZ
p:07 823-5138
e: cbmontessori@xtra.co.nz 
 
Cambridge Montessori Preschool
22a Taylor Street, Cambridge, NZ
p: 07 823 5949
e: tkiff@clear.net.nz

Year started:2000
Age children start:2- 3
Age range:2nd- 6th birthday
School year: School terms only
Hours:Mornings 8.30am – 11.30am. Full days 8.30am – 2.30pm
Attendance: Minimum 2 mornings in 2-3 class, 3 mornings in 3-6 class, maximum 5 full days per week
Waiting List:Yes
20 ECE:Yes
Three-four year olds first 20 hours have optional charges of $2 per hour
Fees:
Under-three $7 per hour
Three-four-year-olds: after 20 hours fees of $6 per hour apply.
Five-year-olds $5 per hour
Donations: None requested
Holiday programme:No
After-school care:No
Number of classrooms: Three classrooms in total. One 3-6 class at Raleigh Street and one 2-3 class and one 3-6 class at Taylor Street.
Number of teachers:Three teachers in each  3-6 class, and two in the 2-3 class.
Maximum class size:3-6 classes:  mornings 26, afternoons 20
                                        2-3 class:    mornings 12, afternoons 6


Staff Qualifications 
Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
Bachelor of Music (Hons)
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Lower primary 3-8 years)
Postgraduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE)
Diploma of Teaching (ECE)
Montessori Teaching Diploma (3-6 years) Aperfield
Montessori International Teaching Diploma (3-6) UK
Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychology
BA (Hons) English & History
Cert. Teacher Aides
NVQ Early Years Care & Education (UK)
Certificate in Early Years Practice (UK)