Childcare options in Solway

Our Philosophy

Our Philosophy at Scuola Montessori is, to provide an environment that is homelike, peaceful, loving, and safe and in which we endeavour to recognise and provide opportunities that will “Nurture the love of learning and inspire our children to become responsible and peaceful citizens of their world”.

(Manaakitanga: Respecting others)

That we are a teacher-run, child-led community, working in close partnership, with our parents/caregivers/ Whanau and outside communities, ensuring that we continually strive to do the best for our children.

(Whanaungatanga: Connecting with others)

Our Mission is

“Supporting your little ones to become the unique individuals they truly are”.

York Street Kindergarten on the outskirts of Masterton has a large outdoor learning environment which is a focus for our programme. We have a semi-rural outlook as we are next to a school farm. Farm animals and wetland birds are a common sight.  

We have a small bush area where children can learn respect for the bush environment. Our kindergarten has a strong ethos of caring for our natural environment. Our outdoor area has been designed around the kindergarten’s pepeha which is integrated into the daily programme.    

The kindergarten has been part of the local community for over 40 years. During this time there have been many community events and projects. One project has involved planting of a variety of trees to provide shade from the hot Wairarapa summers.         

We have an open door policy where visitors are welcome to pop in at any time during the day.  

Children learn through a programme based on play. We develop group and individual learning plans through observing children’s interests and we place importance on children seeing themselves as learners.

An early learning centre located in Whakaoriori (Masterton).

Ōhua is a lunar phase in the Marama