New Enrolments
Bella Montessori Preschool welcomes new families. Please call in and visit us anytime during our opening hours.
Opening Hours
8.00am-3.30pm
9.00-12.00 session one
1.00-3.30 session two
9.00-3.00pm extended day
What to do when enrolling
- Fill in your enrolment form, bring it with you on your visit.
- Bring in your deposit of $50.00
- Choose your days or sessions (minimum of two sessions per week).
- Bring with you a copy of your child’s Birth Certificate or similar proof of identity and your child’s immunization record.
- Don't forget to tell us about any allergies your child may have.
- Download the enrolment form here.
Fees
- No optional fees at Bella Montessori for 3-4 year olds. There are no additional fees with 20 hours ECE
- 2 year olds - 6 hours FREE ECE 3-6 year olds 20 hours FREE ECE
- Please pay on the 20th of each month. Outstanding fees will be subject to penalties.
- Sickness – your child’s booking is confirmed – all sick days are charged at full rates.
- Bella Montessori does not charge for statutory holidays or anniversary days There will be no charge for the annual Christmas close down period of three weeks.
- Approved WINZ Childcare Subsidy will be deducted on the monthly invoice.
- Please ask for a fee schedule.
20 hours ECE - No optional fees at Bella Montessori
- Bella Montessori offers parents 20 Hours FREE ECE to all children aged 3-6 years (maximum of 6 hours per day)
- Please complete the 20 Hours ECE Attestation Form section in your enrolment form. Fees are charged for the hours used outside the attested hours, No optional fees apply.
- Please discuss with us your enrolment requirements and we can assist you with the allocation and cost of your child’s booking using 20 Hours ECE.
- Please note that this subsidy ceases after 3 weeks of continuous absence and full fees will be payable.
- More information about the MOE 20 Hours ECE can be found at www.minedu.govt.nz.
WINZ
- An income tested subsidy is provided by Work and Income New Zealand for children attending Bella Montessori Preschool.
- Please either contact WINZ www.workingforfamilies.govt.nz for more information.
- Please note that full fees are payable until such time as Work and Income New Zealand approve your subsidy.