Enrolment

Welcome to Mana Montessori Community Preschool where we provide high-quality early childhood education for children aged 2½ to 6 years.

Our Montessori program is designed to support each child’s natural curiosity, independence, and love of learning. Guided by Montessori principles, children engage in hands-on, self-directed activities that foster concentration, confidence, and an understanding of the world around them. Our prepared environment encourages exploration across practical life, sensory development, language, mathematics, and cultural learning.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday to Friday: 8:45am – 3:00pm

Extended Day Option

  • Available from 8:30am – 3:30pm for families who require additional flexibility.

We are committed to creating a calm, respectful, and inspiring environment where each child can develop at their own pace and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Exploring mathematics concepts starts early at Mana Montessori with our kinesthetic - tactile materials such as sand paper numerals, number rods, spindle box and golden beads.

Fees for 2026/2027

Morning Sessions (8:45am – 11:45am)

  • 4 mornings:

    • Over 3 years: $31.15

    • Under 3 years: $72.20

  • 5 mornings:

    • Over 3 years: $38.95

    • Under 3 years: $90.25

Full Day Sessions (8:45am – 3:00pm)

  • 4 full days:

    • Over 3 years: $82.00

    • Under 3 years: $150.45

    • Optional additional morning session: $18.04

  • 5 full days:

    • Over 3 years: $119.60

    • Under 3 years: $188.00

Extended Hours Sessions (8:30am – 3:30pm)

  • 5 full days:

    • Over 3 years: $142.18

    • Under 3 years: $210.60

  • 4 full days:

    • Over 3 years: $100.06

    • Under 3 years: $168.48

20 Hours ECE Funding
Mana Montessori offers the Government’s 20 Hours ECE funding scheme, which reduces fees for children aged three, four, and five years.

An optional fee applies to families using the 20 Hours ECE scheme. This contribution helps support the delivery of our high-quality Montessori programme. Further details are provided in our enrolment form.

For a summary of the enrolment options available, please see our fee schedule below.

Morning-only sessions (8:45am to 11:45am) are available for children under the age of 3, as well as for older children during their first six to twelve weeks of attendance, depending on individual needs.

Fees

Please contact us by phone on

(04) 234 1489 or by email info@manamontessori.school.nz to receive an information pack with more details about the classes, fees and other information or to book a visit so we can show you around.

If you would like to place your child’s name on the waiting list, an enrolment fee of $50.00 per family applies. Once your first child is enrolled, additional children from the same family can be added to the waiting list at no extra charge.