Matakids has been operating for 33 years. Julie has owned Matakids Club since 2012. Julie has worked with children for decades, organising after-school care, volunteering in schools, etc.
Matakids Club has a no-nonsense policy, of which the staff, children, and parents are all aware. Staff are happy to have productive conversations with parents if they see any particular behaviors forming. We get one shot at helping to raise well-rounded children and our motto is ‘Good manners and kindness are always in fashion’. Matakids Club staff treat children with respect and expect it to be returned with good clear boundaries so that we enjoy our time together.
We encourage Matakids Club 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 7am and at 2.40pm we collect children from the meeting area at the hall.

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. For one term we have a no TV policy, children play board games together and interact with different age groups through shared play.

Physical environment and atmosphere

Matakids Club operates from the school hall at Matakana School. A large lounge room with natural light, a covered deck, a separate toy room, a separate 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 Hall is a great space for children to chill out and feel at home spending time with their friends and siblings.

The toy room provides space for smaller children to have quiet time with LEGO, cars, dolls, etc. In the main room, children can work on their Matakids Club scrapbooks, play air hockey, or have relaxed reading time on beanbags. The hall 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 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. I am so excited for her to be the newest face of the Matakids Club. The children will love joining in with her in the School hall kitchen in the afternoons. Yum yum treats to be made.

Our BSC programme is run by Ella, and she will also work ASC on Mondays. Most will already know her as she has grown up in the area. She is excited to be joining the team and bringing fun and excitement to the children’s playtime.

We are so happy that our lovely Hannah is still available for backup support for both ladies. The children love having her around and will be called on when we get to use the pool.

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