Meet Mel

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Mel

Mel has been involved in the childcare industry for 14 years with some time off along the way for babies. She has a Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Early Childhood education and a Diploma of Montessori.

Mel can’t live without her family, running, music and a good cup of tea!

Her favourite trip has been driving the south island of New Zealand with her family.

One rule Mel lives by – “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all.”

“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.”

– Maria Montessori

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Hear From Our Parents

Montessori has been such a wonderful experience for my son. They are very supportive and think outside the square. There is so much learning and instilling independence.

Such an amazing centre. All the staff are amazing. Such a welcoming environment. Lorcan has come leaps and bounds ahead in so many areas since starting here. So glad we chose Kotara Montessori to give Lorcan the beat start

Kotara Montessori staff have a kind and caring nature and are very considered in the way they work with the children. We especially appreciate how they support our child’s emotional wellbeing.

We’re so happy with Kotara Montessori. Alessandro has settled in so quickly and all the educators are lovely and make him feel welcome every week.

The staff are lovely and caring and The classrooms are neat and tidy and have well cared for Montessori materials, a great example of how Montessori can be incorporated into a day care setting.

Kotara Montessori has provided a nurturing, gentle and supportive environment in which my children have thrived both socially and emotionally.

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