Bay Buddies

21/08/2026

At Bay Buddies, we are committed to supporting children’s ongoing learning and development—a commitment you will notice from the moment you step into our environment.

Our beautiful learning materials are thoughtfully designed to isolate and refine specific skills while strengthening logical thinking. Their built-in control of error enables children to assess their own work, fostering greater independence and confidence in their abilities.

Would you like to know more? Contact us to arrange a time to visit. We would love to share our approach to children's care and early childhood education with you.

📞021 0810 2100
📧[email protected]
🏡110 Tomoana Rd, Hastings

03/08/2026

At Bay Buddies, we believe every child deserves a warm, nurturing place where they can explore, discover and grow with confidence. Montessori education encourages preschool-aged children to follow their natural curiosity through meaningful, hands-on learning, helping them develop independence, concentration, problem-solving skills and a genuine love of learning. We are proud to be the only Montessori preschool in Hastings, offering local families a caring and inspiring start to their child’s learning journey.

📍 110 Tomoana Rd, Hastings
📞 021 0810 2100
📩 [email protected]
🌐 www.baybuddies.nz

25/07/2026

Enrolments Now Open!

Give your child the confidence, independence, and love of learning to thrive in a nurturing Montessori environment.

As the only Montessori preschool in Hastings, Bay Buddies offers child-led, hands-on learning that supports each child at their own pace.

Limited spaces available.
Book a visit to find out more and discover the Montessori difference.

📍 110 Tomoana Rd, Hastings
📞 021 0810 2100
📩 [email protected]
🌐 www.baybuddies.nz

22/07/2026

Something to ponder

20/07/2026

Give your child a calm, hands-on learning environment that encourages independence, curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.
Why choose our Montessori preschool?
• Child-led learning guided by caring, qualified kaiako
• Purposeful Montessori materials that build concentration and confidence
• Learning experiences that support each child’s individual pace
• Warm, respectful relationships with whānau and families

Spaces are available for children aged 2–6 years. Book a visit, meet our team, and see how the Montessori approach can support your child’s early learning journey.

Call us to find out more
📍110 Tomoana Rd, Hastings
📞 021 0810 2100
📩 [email protected]
🌐 www.baybuddies.nz

25/06/2026

At Bay Buddies, Montessori-inspired learning helps children grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity every day. Through hands-on activities and real-life experiences, tamariki are encouraged to explore, make choices, and learn at their own pace in a caring and supportive environment. This approach helps children develop practical life skills, problem-solving abilities, concentration, creativity, and positive social skills while nurturing a genuine love of learning.

💫Get in touch with us to find out more about our approach
📞021 0810 2100
📧[email protected]
🏡110 Tomoana Rd, Hastings

15/06/2026

Did you know that Hastings has its own Montessori Preschool?

Give your child a gentle, caring start in a calm and respectful environment where independence, confidence, and a love of learning are lovingly nurtured each day.

✨ Benefits for children include:
🌱Confidence in who they are as a unique individual and as valued members of our community of learners
🌱Self-belief in what they know and can do
🌱Articulate communicators. Purpose-made, high-quality learning materials that promote independence and self-assessment
🌱A learning approach that is fun and instils a love of learning
🌱Respectful and observant teachers to help guide children toward reaching their full potential

💫 We would love to share our approach with you. Contact us to arrange a time to visit.
📞021 0810 2100
📧[email protected]
🏡110 Tomoana Rd, Hastings

19/05/2026

At Bay Buddies, kaiako are committed to ongoing professional learning to ensure we are well equipped to support the learning and development of the tamariki in our environment. It is a privilege to be part of the current cohort of AMI Montessori 3-6 Diploma tauira as we undertake our training together.

What a thoroughly enjoyable six weeks it's been exploring Montessori theory principles with this thoughtful, reflective, and engaging group of tauira.
Kia ora rawa atu for your commitment to tamariki, to each other, and the Montessori principles that guide us all. I look forward to seeing you in person for our 1st onsite module in June 🌿🌾

18/05/2026

Amreen thoroughly enjoyed her time at Bay Buddies Preschool and has recently transitioned to primary school. Our practical, hands-on learning approach helped nurture her love of learning, which has continued to flourish throughout her school journey.

09/05/2026

"There is no velvet so soft as a mothers lap, no rose as lovely as her smile, no path as flowery as that imprinted with her footsteps."
- Archibald Thompson

Wishing all our Bay Buddies mums a wonderful day building memories with your loved ones.