OHbaby! Forums : Childcare - Whats the difference? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 06:42:31 +0000 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:25:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=19799 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Childcare - Whats the difference? : Aww that sucks Kandice. I&#039;ve...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19799&PID=459634&title=childcare-whats-the-difference#459634 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 19799
Posted: 04 August 2008 at 9:25pm

Aww that sucks Kandice. I've been looking around at daycares at the moment too man its so hard aye. ]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:25:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19799&PID=459634&title=childcare-whats-the-difference#459634 <![CDATA[Childcare - Whats the difference? : Emma had Maya at montessori DC/kindy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19799&PID=459614&title=childcare-whats-the-difference#459614 Author: Kels
Subject: 19799
Posted: 04 August 2008 at 9:16pm

Emma had Maya at montessori DC/kindy or whatever they call it.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:16:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19799&PID=459614&title=childcare-whats-the-difference#459614 <![CDATA[Childcare - Whats the difference? : Oh cool, thanks guys. I really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19799&PID=459594&title=childcare-whats-the-difference#459594 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 19799
Posted: 04 August 2008 at 9:06pm

Oh cool, thanks guys.
I really didnt want to put her in care but i have to now. Things arent working out anymore..]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:06:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19799&PID=459594&title=childcare-whats-the-difference#459594 <![CDATA[Childcare - Whats the difference? : also any montessori ones I&#039;ve...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19799&PID=459583&title=childcare-whats-the-difference#459583 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 19799
Posted: 04 August 2008 at 9:00pm

also any montessori ones I've seen only do 3 til 9 and start from two years I think. Lishas wee girl goes to one (or did). ]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:00:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19799&PID=459583&title=childcare-whats-the-difference#459583 <![CDATA[Childcare - Whats the difference? : Montessori is based on the principles...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19799&PID=459242&title=childcare-whats-the-difference#459242 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 19799
Posted: 04 August 2008 at 4:07pm

Montessori is based on the principles of Maria Montessori.

Here is the Wiki page about it.

But in short, your child dictates their own play/education. It seems to be quite a disciplined form of education as far as I have heard about it. Children learn early on the 'rules of society' (I think) as far as having their own play space and respecting others play spaces.

There is a focus on natural materials etc. And as far as I know, play things are played with as they are intended IYKWIM. As in, a hammer and peg set is used as a hammer and peg set, not as a boat and a rudder. (OK, terrible example!)

In some ways, it is the antithesis of Waldorf Steiner education though they have similarities, such as the focus on natural materials etc.

I think there are pros and cons to both. But I still think I like the mainstream approach as it incorporates bits of both.

Making any sense?]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:07:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19799&PID=459242&title=childcare-whats-the-difference#459242 <![CDATA[Childcare - Whats the difference? : Whats a montessori? Whats the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19799&PID=459148&title=childcare-whats-the-difference#459148 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 19799
Posted: 04 August 2008 at 2:59pm

Whats a montessori? Whats the difference between that and a normal daycare? Just a quick question lol.

Thanks]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:59:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19799&PID=459148&title=childcare-whats-the-difference#459148