About Us
Stables Montessori
When Danielle and Ross opened their first purpose-built ECE centre together back in 2019, the site they built upon in Halswell, was the historic grounds of one of New Zealand’s finest harness racing stables.
In searching for a name for their first centre together, they settled on Stables Montessori Preschools. With a strong brand, focused on delivering high-quality Montessori learning and care, the decision was then made to roll this brand across their wider and growing network of purpose-built centres.
Danielle Fisher
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (ECE)
Diploma in Montessori Education
Full Teacher Registration
First Aid
My name is Danielle Fisher and I have worked in Early childhood for the past 20 years, where I’ve been a teacher, manager, regional manager and now a centre owner. All of these roles roles have provided me with different experiences that I cherish today as a centre owner.
I have a Bachelor in Teaching and Learning ECE, a certificate in Leadership, and a Diploma in Montessori Education. Providing quality Early Childhood Education and care is paramount to me. I am passionate about about the Montessori philosophy and how seamlessly it aligns with Te Whariki.
I’ve lived in Canterbury all my life, growing up in Akaroa and then moving to Christchurch when I started my career in Early Childhood. Family is very important and I feel very lucky to have a supportive family. I am married and my husband Mathew and I have two wee girls, Mya and Harper. I love spending time with my family.
I love working with children because there is nothing more rewarding than watching children grow, develop, and progress through life. I feel very fortunate to be a centre owner, which I have been for the past six years now. Within that six years we have built three preschools and brought two. Owning centres allows me to ensure that the centres I’m involved with are always well equipped to deliver quality for children and to enrich the communities they’re in.
Ross Moffatt
Chartered Accountant
Ross has owned and operated ECE centres for over 25 years, having first converted a residential property to a preschool in 1998. Ross has gained significant experience since then building purpose-built centres that provide a clean and inviting environment that meets the modern needs of children and parents, while attracting the best possible staff.
Ross works closely with Danielle and our Centre Managers, assisting with the day to day management of the centres, including financial and facilities management to ensure we deliver a high quality of education and care for the children within our centres.
Ross lives in North Canterbury with his partner Amanda. They have two children, Molly and Sam.