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Rverhead Montessori was established by Kelli Booth out of a desire to make a positive difference to our
children in their important developmental years from age1-6.  

 

As an Educational Social Worker with the Ministry of Education for emotionally dysfunctional children,
Kelli saw tangibly how the opportunities we expose our children to during their formative years impacts
greatly on who they become as adults.  As a mother of three children (Bailey, Tommo and Lexie) Kelli
felt there was clearly a better way to educate our young and dreamed of creating an environment that
is loving, all-encompassing and enriching.  

In 2006 she took the plunge and remodelled what was an old building in the middle of a Riverhead paddock 
and recreated it as a house custom built for children.  She then gathered around her a team of wonderful
educators who have the same passion and commitment to making a positive difference to children in their
preschool years.  Kelli's background in broadcast and print media has led to a truly creative centre full of
exciting tools and opportunities for nuturing, educating and playing.

 

Her aim to ensure every child leaves Riverhead Montessori well prepared for life with a set of skills that allows
them to succeed at whatever they choose has now been realised thousands of times over and continues to fill
her with joy and a genuine love for what she does.

 

"By teaching children to think outside the box, our children may just save our world, or equally as important grow up to be the best fathers and mothers, mentors & leaders. In my mind, ours is the most important work."

 

'Love for the child' is at the core of Riverhead Montessori's vision and mission.  To read them along with our philosophy please click here.