{"id":512,"date":"2020-11-11T06:08:28","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T06:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartstart.school.nz\/index.php\/home\/"},"modified":"2023-09-25T09:36:45","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T09:36:45","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smartstart.school.nz\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\n\t\t\t<!-- START Slider 1 REVOLUTION SLIDER 6.6.14 --><p class=\"rs-p-wp-fix\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t<rs-module-wrap id=\"rev_slider_1_1_wrapper\" data-source=\"gallery\" style=\"visibility:hidden;background:transparent;padding:0;margin:0px auto;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\">\n\t\t\t\t<rs-module id=\"rev_slider_1_1\" style=\"\" data-version=\"6.6.14\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<rs-slides style=\"overflow: hidden; position: absolute;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<rs-slide style=\"position: absolute;\" data-key=\"rs-1\" data-title=\"Slide\" data-anim=\"ms:5000ms;\" data-in=\"o:0;\" data-out=\"a:false;\" data-alttrans=\"fade\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" 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Our preschool is located at 99 Grange Rd, Mt Eden, just a short drive from Epsom, Balmoral, One Tree Hill, Onehunga, Morningside, Sandringham, Remuera, New Market, Mt Albert, Blockhouse Bay, Mt Roskill, Hillsborough, Kingsland, Newton and Grey Lynn.<\/h1>\n\t<p>Our inclusive preschool adheres to the holistic principles of Maria Montessori and Te Whariki, New Zealand&#8217;s early childhood curriculum, fostering a love of learning in all tamariki, with individual tailor-made learning for each child.<\/p>\n<p>Smart Start Montessori had its humble beginnings over 35 years ago, in Elizabeth Abbott&#8217;s living room. Since then, it has evolved into a modern purpose-built early childhood centre operating a full-day specialised preschool programme from 9am-4pm. We also offer before care (8.30am-9am) and aftercare (4pm-5pm). 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