We're 100 percent satisfied with our experience at Shine Montessori! Since we moved from another centre, we've noticed a drastic positive change in her confidence, attendance, communication skills, reading, writing and level of independence. The facility is very clean, she gets far less sick compared to other centres.There is an extra large outdoor space that is beautifully maintained, featuring old flowering trees and garden areas with lavender plants. The outdoor area also includes a trampoline, sand pit, slides, Gazebo, outdoor house, outdoor sitting area, swing, monkey bar, bike,....etc. Outdoor play is very much promoted.They provide good quality food in generous quantities. They encourage bringing food from home for a four year group. The indoor environment is rich with Montessori toys, puzzles, drawing, colouring and craft. Floor pay is encouraged, where children spread out mats and engage with educational Montessori toys. They have an internal library and send books home. All the teaching and non staff are outstanding. I haven't seen a place where all the staff were so nice before. The Owner Flori works with teachers and is very much committed to children and has excellent management skills. There is a high staff to child ratio. They maintain open communication with parents and teachers know the children and their families very well. They encourage children to sit cross-legged during floor time. The well structured curriculum which includes reading, writing, maths, singing, dance and also learning through play. The centre has an efficient teaching method that my daughter learned to write in less than 4 months. They also teach maths including counting , addition, and subtraction . They use clever kiwi writing books where each child has their own book. My daughter is very excited to show me in the evening what she wrote in the book, allowing me to see her progress each day.Shine Montessori has successfully taught my daughter to write her name, alphabets and numbers. Also got drawing, colouring and craft facilities.My daughter was in the Eagle Room, which only includes children older than four. There are separate rooms for two-year-olds and three-year-olds, along with additional rooms beyond these classrooms. They take children to nearby parks and playgrounds. The 4 year old group goes to the nearby city council library in bus.Overall, Shine Montessori has provided a nurturing and educational environment that has significantly benefited our daughter's development and confidence.
