Ōhope Beach Montessori Preschool is a nurturing and vibrant learning environment located near the stunning Ōhope Beach in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. The outdoor space is often used for exploration and learning, where children can observe and interact with the diverse wildlife that frequents the area.
Our flooring throughout the bathroom, kitchen, and Mat Time area is in urgent need of refurbishment. It's all looking very tired and worn, and the wear and tear is becoming more and more noticeable. In the Mat Time area, we've had to rip up the old flooring after years of damage caused by sand constantly being brought inside. As a result, we currently have no flooring down, and we've had to rely on mats to cover the concrete for the time being.
The Centre has been open for approximately 12 years, but the space itself was originally a garden centre, so the flooring is even older than that. In the Bathroom and Kitchen the flooring is currently linoleum and the Mat Time area is unfinished concrete which we have covered in Mats.
We would love to get new carpet for this area to make it more inviting and practical for
the children, but unfortunately, carpet has not been in our budget.
- Claire Retemeyer, Teacher
"We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Carpet Court for their incredible generosity in gifting us their $2,000 RhinoKids Flooring Fund which has enabled us to install beautiful new lino flooring in our preschool classroom. The entire process was incredibly smooth and stress-free. The team at Carpet Court Whakatane were friendly, helpful, and professional every step of the way. They made it so easy for us, from start to finish, and we are absolutely thrilled with the result. The new flooring looks fantastic and has made a huge difference to our learning environment. It’s bright, clean, and practical – perfect for our busy preschool setting. We are so grateful for this support and for the positive impact it has had on our space and our tamariki. Thank you, Carpet Court, for helping us create a better place for our children to learn and grow!"
- Sarah Omar, Manager
"Sarah and the team at Ohope Montessori were amazing to deal with. The project ran very smoothly and we were very happy with the completed job."
- Carpet Court Whakatane
