Hello Parents and children, I am delighted to have taken over Matakids from the previous owner Julie from the start of Autumn term 2024. I look forward to bringing my enthusiasm and passion for children to my new role heading up Matakids.

Our philosophy at Matakids is to provide a safe and caring space for your children with the enthesis on play and fun time, it’s out of school time after all. We want children to enjoy their time with us above all else whilst providing parents with peace of mind.
We encourage Matakids children to continue the school philosophy of MAGIC (mature, articulate, goal-driven, inquiring, and caring) we also support older children to improve their mediation skills and take turns to run afternoon activities.

Before and After School

Before School care starts at 7.00am and After School care at 2.40pm until 6.00pm

Afternoon tea included (Apples, Carrots and Celery).
Children are encouraged to finish their homework and then enjoy free play, arts and crafts and relaxed reading until 4pm. At 4pm we have a College Student come to run fun games, sports, and drama games.

In the summer months, we get to enjoy the swimming pool.

Physical environment and atmosphere

Matakids Club operates from the Castle at Matakana School. A large lounge room with natural light, a covered deck, a separate toy room, a kitchen, and a large bathroom with complete disabled access.

Matakids Club offers a nurturing, relaxed, and safe environment similar to home. The kitchen is a busy and fun place where children get to cook with Lucie in the afternoons and all help to tidy up after themselves. The Castle is a great space for children to chill out and feel at home spending time with their friends and siblings. We have a varied selection of toys and games including LEGO, cars, dolls, board games and daily arts and crafts.

The Castle is adjacent to a large outdoor playground, where the children play daily after 3.30pm, once the bus children leave.

Meet the Staff

Lucie is the new manager running the Matakids Club BSC and ASC programme. She has been in the area for over 5 years with her family. She has worked as a Nanny in Europe and when she came to New Zealand she was busy in the hospitality industry. She became the manager at the Matakana Pub and held that position for the last 5 years responsible for more than 20 staff. Recently she became a full-time Mum to her little baby boy, Harry.

We are so happy that our lovely Ella, Hannah and Louisa are still available for backup support for both Morning and After School care. The children love having them around and will be called on when needed.

Youth Development Programme
Matakids offers work to college children, assisting them with a reference for part-time jobs in the future.

Services
Before and after school care - School holiday programme

Please book these in at least 24 hours prior.

Lucie Anderlova

0211518183

hellomatakids@gmail.com

www.matakids.co.nz