Pebbles Montessori Sumner

Pebbles Preschool opened in April 2010 and operates in a beautifully renovated villa.

We are licensed for 50 children aged 0 – 5 years and open daily from 8am - 5:30pm including school holidays. We are licensed for 50 children aged 0 – 5 years and open daily from 8.00am - 6.00pm including school holidays.

Our inside environment offers 3 separate rooms for the 3 different developmental ages and our outside environment has 3 separate play areas which can be opened up to offer child

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24/06/2026

Practical Life in action! Through activities such as pouring, spooning, transferring, and caring for their environment, our tamariki are developing independence, concentration, coordination and confidence.

17/06/2026

Our tamariki have been exploring the Montessori Knobless Cylinders, developing concentration, visual discrimination, problem-solving skills, and hand-eye coordination as they carefully compare size, height, and width.

Te Whāriki Links:
Mana Aotūroa – Exploration: Children develop working theories and confidence in using a range of strategies to explore and make sense of their world.
Mana Atua – Wellbeing: Children develop perseverance, self-control, and confidence in their own abilities.

10/06/2026

Creating, exploring, and expressing ourselves through art! Our tamariki have been busy using a range of materials to bring their ideas to life while developing creativity, confidence, and fine motor skills.

03/06/2026

"Learning, exploring, creating, and growing together! Outdoor play offers endless opportunities for children to develop confidence, build friendships, solve problems, and connect with the world around them. 🌿☀️

29/05/2026

✨ Little fingers, big learning moments ✨

At our Montessori centre, children explore language through hands-on discovery with Montessori sandpaper letters. By tracing each textured letter, children connect sound, shape, and movement — building strong foundations for reading and writing in a joyful, natural way.

These beautiful materials help children:
• Develop early literacy skills
• Strengthen fine motor coordination
• Learn phonetic sounds through touch and movement
• Build confidence at their own pace

Learning becomes an experience children can truly see, hear, and feel 💛

Come and discover the Montessori difference with us!