BestStart Montessori The Children's House

1 Clover Drive, Henderson, Auckland 0610 View on map

09 833 7119

Mon - Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm

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BestStart Montessori The Children's House – For the Love of Learning!

BestStart Montessori The Children’s House has been an integral part of early childhood education in West Auckland for over 45 years.


Nestled at the border of Henderson, Swanson, and Ranui, our centre provides a nurturing environment where tamariki thrive through individualised Montessori learning. With a natural outdoor setting and a strong sense of community, we foster a lifelong love of learning.

Montessori Method
Montessori education comes from observing children during their moments of development. Through observation, we allow children to show us where they need most support, allowing us to support their individual needs and interests. The environment is prepared to give the child autonomy and to help the child discover, concentrate and develop holistically. As part of our philosophy, we create a calm, peaceful environment to foster children's confidence and concentration.

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Why Choose Us?

Point Check IconIndividualised Montessori education tailored to each child’s needs
Point Check IconA multicultural community that celebrates cultural festivals, birthdays, graduations, and fundraising events for local charities
Point Check IconExcellent child-to-teacher ratios, ensuring personalised attention and care
Point Check Icon20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required
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Kind words from parents

"The Children’s House Montessori has been a part of my life for over a decade, and I honestly can’t imagine a better environment for children to learn and grow. My journey with them began during high school when I did my Gateway work experience there. Even then, I could feel how special the atmosphere was—calm, nurturing, and deeply respectful of each child’s individual journey. Years later, my daughter, who is now 10, attended The Children’s House, and it was such a gift to watch her thrive under the guidance of the teachers. Most recently, my son, who just turned 5, also attends and once again, it has been an incredible experience. They are kind, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. You can see their passion and love for what they do in every interaction. They treat each child with care and respect, always encouraging independence, confidence, and curiosity in a beautiful Montessori way. The environment is calm, structured, and thoughtfully designed to spark and encourage learning through play and exploration. My children always came home happy, confident, and full of stories about what they had discovered. I wholeheartedly recommend The Children’s House Montessori to any family looking for a nurturing, high-quality early learning environment. It’s more than a day care—it’s a second home."
Courtney, Claudia, Lucas & Louis
"Dear Monte teachers, As our time at Monte comes to an end after 7 amazing years, we feel both sad and grateful. Your patience, kindness and dedication have played such a big role in shaping Ayden and Ivy’s early years. In past 3 years, it’s been amazing to watch Ivy row in confidence, independence and curiosity under your guidance. Thank you for giving her a strong foundation for the future. Though we are moving on, we will always cherish the memories and lessons from our time with you. You will for ever hold a special place in our hearts. "
Ann, Rumesh, Ayden & Ivy
"Our Dearest Monte families, words are not enough to express how grateful we are for all the love & care & nurturing you have given to our beloved JACOB. Thank you so much for accepting him wholeheartedly. Thank you for saying “YES” to the challenges & difficulties that came with his Down Syndrome. Because of your help, Jacob has grown & learnt so much. We couldn’t have done this without your help. You are our second family. We pray that you will be able to help more children/families just as you have helped ours."
Ryan, Julibeth, Jacob & Anton
"This place is great. I like my son's kindergarten - it's clean, safe and friendly. His teachers are kind and supportive."
Natalia
"BestStart has been amazing for our 2 year old. The teachers and staff have done an exceptional job at providing the best learning experience possible for her. It is clear that they are all very passionate about what they do and want the absolute best for all their students."
Erena
"Highly recommend this Montessori as my daughter learnt so many good things and the teachers take care of them very well. They do a lot of brain development activities and kids love it."
Amali