Childcare options in Gulf Harbour

About the Educator:

Meet Jo. Living in Gulf Harbour with her partner and their beautiful dog Harry, Jo also has an adult son who has flown the nest some time ago. After nine years of experience as an in-home educator, Jo cherishes this approach to childcare because it allows children more freedom to explore their unique interests through play. Recognising each child as an individual deserving of personalised attention, Jo focuses on identifying their strengths to further enhance their learning, development, and self-esteem. 

What the Educator provides:

Jo offers a range of activities including art, messy play, and science experiments, often venturing out with the delightful Harry. She also regularly takes her charges to playgroups, fostering extended social interactions with their peers.

Why choose Dream?

At Dream, we are passionate about children being cared for in a home environment. If you love Home-Based but don't want someone living in your home, like an Au Pair, and find that a Nanny is not affordable, then a Home-Based Educator may be the perfect option for you. As the premium agency offering Home-Based Childcare in Auckland, we prioritise the comfort and well-being of your child.

Our Dream Home-Based Educators provide nurturing care in their own homes. Accommodating a maximum of four children under six years old. Importantly, we limit the number of children under the age of two to two.

Why should I enroll my child in Home-Based Childcare?

Research shows that smaller group settings foster strong, responsive relationships among children, nurturing essential skills like sharing, trust, and kindness. With Home-Based Childcare, your child's routine seamlessly transitions into the Educator's home. This offers your child invaluable real-life experiences, from cooking and shopping to exploring parks, attending music classes, and more.

Furthermore, all our Educators follow the Dream Education Programme, ensuring a consistent and quality educational experience. It's worth noting that Dream Educator is licensed by the Ministry of Education, reflecting our commitment to meeting and exceeding educational standards.

Fees, Charges and Funding for Home-Based Childcare

Our Educators operate as Private Independent Contractors, setting their own fees and handling all financial arrangements with parents. Fees typically range from $9 to $12 per child, per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, location, and any optional extras provided. This flexibility in pricing allows families to choose a service that best fits their budget without compromising on quality or care.

Optional extras may include:

• Excursions and outings
• Transport pick ups/drop offs
• Sunscreen, food and nappies
• Specific teaching resources such as a dance or music teacher
• Extension programmes

20 Hours ECE

20 hours of ECE is available through our Dream Educators. This entitles every 3 and 4 year old child enrolled with a Dream Educator to receive up to 20 hours ECE education per week. As a parent/caregiver you may claim a maximum of 6 hours per day, and up to 20 hours per week across all services.

Children enrolled at more than one ECE Service

Parents are able to split their 20 ECE hours between two or more ECE services or kōhanga reo.

WINZ Subsidies

WINZ subsidies are available to those who are eligible.

Welcome to Gulf Harbour Montessori, where we merge the best of Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies. 

We believe every child is a natural explorer and artist at heart. Our unique approach harnesses Montessori's structure for self-directed learning, combined with Reggio's emphasis on creativity and environment as the 'third teacher'. The result? A space where your child's innate curiosity is nurtured, fostering holistic growth, independence, and a lifelong love for learning. Imagine a place where your child is both the student and the teacher, and every day is a new journey. That's the magic we create here at Gulf Harbour Montessori Let's shape the future, one child at a time!"

We are proud to have the most comprehensive, state of the art Montessori materials in our purpose built ECE centre.

Our 3 classrooms, Nido, Luna and Casa, provide individual care for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers.

We also provide nutritious, healthy meals at no extra cost.