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Grey Lynn Montessori
by Busy Bees

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20 Hours ECE

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details-poi 56 Surrey Crescent, Grey Lynn, Auckland, 1021

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details-clock 8:00am - 4:15pm, Monday to Friday

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Welcome to Grey Lynn Montessori 

Nestled away on a quiet private street between the Grey Lynn and Richmond Road communities, Grey Lynn Montessori by Busy Bees offers a calm, engaging place for your child. Following the Montessori philosophy, we see each child as a unique and special taonga/treasure, eager to learn and explore. We would love to share our beautiful space with you. Please call or drop us a note to visit.

cooking skills at Grey Lynn Monessori by Busy Bees
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Grey Lynn Montessori by Busy Bees is a nurturing, intentional space offering each child a Montessori-prepared environment, freedom to learn and explore at their own pace, and experienced, knowledgeable teachers to guide and extend their individual learning and discovery.

With space and time to explore both inside and outside, children are able to work independently, in small groups, or join in intentional mat times throughout the week. This helps to build focus, concentration, empathy, consideration for others, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our two bright, spacious rooms are purposefully set up to invite and encourage children to choose their own activities, make new discoveries and extend their learning throughout the day.  

Through our established Montessori curriculum areas we offer a wide variety of materials, tailored to the mixed age group, supporting each child to learn in a calm, intentional environment that enhances their focus, concentration and problem-solving skills.  

Our large outdoor space includes a large sandpit, moveable play structure, vegetable and plant boxes, an all-weather balcony and plenty of space to run. Together they provide endless opportunities to move, learn, and grow. 

We foster a strong sense of belonging through shared experiences and tuakana-teina relationships, where reciprocal learning is embedded in our daily routines. Children learn and grow together, in a space they call their own. 

Our dedicated and experienced teaching team also draw on knowledge from a range of educational pedagogies, providing children with daily provocations and experiences that reflect our diverse and exciting world.  

Backed by the strength and support of the Busy Bees Aotearoa, Bee Curious curriculum, MOVE and Nourish programmes; Grey Lynn Montessori is a perfect place for a child's first step from home. We would love you to join our community. 

We are proud to be a lunchbox centre and encourage healthy eating habits while providing guidance and ideas for what to include in your child’s lunchbox.

Teachers regularly bake with children, supporting the development of food preparation skills while reinforcing our healthy eating programme.

Healthy Heart Award

Our centre team is currently striving towards the Tohu Manawa Ora | Healthy Heart Award from the Heart Foundation for the amazing things we do to promote healthy food choices and physical activity.

Here at our childcare in Grey Lynn, we follow to the Montessori Philosophy.  Various curriculum areas of a Montessori environment include Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics and Culture.

Our Montessori Curriculum:
  • Is child-focused and encourages self-reliance, develops children’s sense of self-worth and identity
  • Aims to create independent learners for the future; by building children’s confidence and self-esteem, equipping them with the necessary skills for all social and educational experiences in life.
  • Acknowledges children’s strengths and interests, and enables children to maintain focus and develop their concentration through working with activities of their choice, as well as instilling intrinsic motivation for a love of learning.
  • Provides opportunities for children’s skills and knowledge to be extended, according to their individual needs and abilities.
  • Recognises the importance of the intimate relationships required between the home and the daycare centre environments.
  • A harmonious integration of active and exploratory play into the overall curriculum where kinaesthetic learning is truly valued.
  • Seeks to further children’s knowledge of their own and other cultures in New Zealand, recognising beauty in diversity.
Little boy running around with paper airplane at Grey Lynn Montessori by Busy Bees
Science experiment at Grey Lynn Montessori by Busy Bees
Little boy showing off his chef skills at Grey Lynn Montessori by Busy Bees
Playing outside with flowers at Grey Lynn Monessori by Busy Bees
2 Girls racing downhill at Grey Lynn Montessori by Busy Bees
Gardening-planting plants at Grey Lynn Montessori by Busy Bees

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I highly recommend the Grey Lynn Montessori team as they took care my son well and I noticed a great development in his communication abilities and skills in other activities.

Parent Feedback 2026

It’s been two months since our son started at Grey Lynn Montessori by Busy Bees whānau and I’m so happy with our decision. I’ve noticed a big improvement in his social development and the teachers are incredibly caring and approachable. It’s reassuring to know he is in such a nurturing environment. I would absolutely recommend this school to my friends and family.

Parent Feedback 2026

We couldn’t be happier with the care and support our child receives at this childcare centre. From day one, the educators have been incredibly welcoming, kind, and genuinely invested in each child’s development. It’s clear that they create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children feel confident and happy. The staff go above and beyond to ensure every child feels valued and supported. Their communication with parents is excellent — we’re always kept informed about daily activities, learning progress, and special moments. It gives us such peace of mind knowing our child is in caring and capable hands. The centre itself is clean, well-organised, and filled with engaging activities that encourage creativity, learning, and social skills. We’ve seen such positive growth in our child’s confidence, independence, and communication since starting here. Thank you to the entire team for the incredible work you do every day. We truly appreciate your dedication and would highly recommend this childcare centre to any family looking for a loving and professional environment for their little ones.

Parent Feedback 2026

The teachers are so engaged and really go above and beyond to support, educate and allow our children to grow. The centre is calm and brings out the best in our children.

Parent Feedback 2025

Excellent support for children! Staff have a very caring nature and are approachable. Would highly recommend to family and friends - Thank you so much. Keep up what you are doing! 10/10!

Parent Feedback 2025

The teachers have gone above and beyond to ensure our daughter is comfortable, that they understand her needs deeply and she is able to thrive while not being able to speak when she needs something. We feel very lucky to be here.

Parent Feedback 2025

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