Small Steps ELC

Small Steps ELC Promoting quality early childhood education for Matamata and surrounding communities. We endeavour t

Small Steps gets behind daffodil day🌞THANK YOU! for all the support and getting behind our fundraising effort for Cancer...
28/08/2026

Small Steps gets behind daffodil day🌞

THANK YOU! for all the support and getting behind our fundraising effort for Cancer Society. We value opportunities to support causes that effect so many people in Aotearoa. We don't have a total tally yet, but it is upwards of $600. Go us!

Our winners were:
Food gift basket - Bethan M
Smeg knife set - Gavin M
Hair care package - Larrisa S
Congratulations to you all! All of these winners have been contacted by phone.

So the teachers that were slimed this year...........HOLLY, CASSIE AND JO
We thank all the staff for their dedication to this fundraiser. It isn't easy willingly putting your hand up to be slimed but they all do and for that we apricate you 🤗

Two more days to pay online 🤩Drawn THIS FRIDAY! 🌼
24/08/2026

Two more days to pay online 🤩
Drawn THIS FRIDAY! 🌼

🌼DAFFODIL RAFFLE/SLIMING🌼You’ve asked.. we’ve listened!We are going to open online orders for our daffodil day raffle/sl...
19/08/2026

🌼DAFFODIL RAFFLE/SLIMING🌼

You’ve asked.. we’ve listened!
We are going to open online orders for our daffodil day raffle/sliming for ONE WEEK ONLY!

Remember: $2 per ticket or $5 for 3. All proceeds going to Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty

Bank details;

SMALL STEPS EARLY LEARNING CENTRE LTD
06-0369-0917601-25

Code: Your cellphone number (so we can call you when you’ve won!) 🏆

Reference: Name of staff member you want to see SLIMED next Friday! 🤪

Below is a list of names who can’t wait to be slimed:

Ash G
Janice
Liv
Jacqui
Lou
Charlie
Andrea
Sam
Nicole
Erin
Sammy
Ev
Jo
Holly
Ash P
Maisie
Cassie
Catherine

Sadly Shenaye and Karen are on annual leave so can’t participate this year 😉

🌼DAFFODIL DAY FUNDRAISER/SLIMING🌼This year we are raising funds for Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty by raffling off...
16/08/2026

🌼DAFFODIL DAY FUNDRAISER/SLIMING🌼

This year we are raising funds for Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty by raffling off three incredible prizes! A whole hamper of delicious foods including a chopping board set, a complete set of the new Smeg knives and block, and a hair shampoo/conditioner combo from Habit. Hair Studio and a new release hair brush from Obsession Inc.

Not only do you get to go in the draw to win one of these incredible prizes, you also get to write down the team member you want to see slimed from Small Steps! It's a win/win this year!😆

$2 per ticket or $5 for 3
Only available by cash in centre.

Are you ready to start your Early Childhood journey?! 💚
16/07/2026

Are you ready to start your Early Childhood journey?! 💚

✨ Mānawatia a Matariki ✨What an amazing two weeks we have had celebrating Matariki with our tamariki, whānau and communi...
09/07/2026

✨ Mānawatia a Matariki ✨

What an amazing two weeks we have had celebrating Matariki with our tamariki, whānau and community. We celebrated with two incredible whānau nights last week, coming together to share laughter, love and a good kanikani 💃🏻🕺🏻

We also performed and enjoyed watching the Matariki celebration at our local Matamata College, we are always honoured to join them each year for this.

This week was filled with many activities, kōrero and waiata about Matariki and what it means to us. We finished off with a bubble show to send bubbles to above, hoping that it reaches those who have past, our shining stars ✨🤍

18/06/2026

🤍STAFF MIDWINTER🤍

Every year the team gets together for a surprise getaway, and typically themed dress up. This year was the letter ‘P’ and there was a Pupil, a Pirate, Pink Ladies, a Pig, a Personal Trainer, a Prince, and the Prince of Darkness.. just to name a few!

We headed to OffRoadNZ in Rotorua to do some 4x4 driving (listen to a sneak of inside Karen/Pregnant Nun and Pink Pony/Lou’s vehicle 😂), clay bird shooting where Ash P/Pikachu absolutely cleaned up and Go Carting where Janice/President Trump took away the fastest time.

We then headed into town for an express resource shop before heading to an escape room, a perfect place for our Plumber Holly to nap 🤭

We wrapped up back at the local Redoubt where we had a final game of guess the baby between staff, and a surprise baby announcement 🤩

Thanks again team Small Steps, we love celebrating you all! 💕

Graduations are incredibly special here at Small Steps, as we celebrate the individual child and the incredible growth w...
16/06/2026

Graduations are incredibly special here at Small Steps, as we celebrate the individual child and the incredible growth we’ve been able to share with them. This month we have a lot to celebrate!🌿

Today, marks a very special day in the Small Steps family. Our Kaiako Nicole has her own daughter Arlo graduating. How lucky we have been to have watched Arlo grow from a wee under one, to now a glorious five year old! 🥹

Happy school years Arlo, we will miss seeing you each day! 🤍

💫RARE OPPORTUNITY💫We are seeking our next registered educator who is requiring part time work 2/3days a week, or school ...
03/06/2026

💫RARE OPPORTUNITY💫

We are seeking our next registered educator who is requiring part time work 2/3days a week, or school hours 8:30-2:30. This opportunity doesn't come around often, so we are excited to be able to advertise this to our wider community. During our interview process, we will discuss with you what is best for you and your whānau and how we can make it work!

If you are ready for a change, and excited for a new opportunity, email me your CV to [email protected]

We can't wait to hear from you! 🤩

As we grow and learn within the Small Steps environment, we embrace the opportunities we get to celebrate growth within ...
22/05/2026

As we grow and learn within the Small Steps environment, we embrace the opportunities we get to celebrate growth within our wider community as well. We have watched this process from the ground up. With regular walks to share matamata's excitement of the stages of progress.

We celebrate this because for the tamariki we have had, currently treasure and are yet to enjoy, this facility will bring about opportunities for years to come, and the history of this build will live on in future generations.

The day finally come when we had the privilege of entering the through invite to join Lynaire Williams, Matamata College Manaaki class for some games. A reflection of tuakana-teina and the beginning of a journey creating memories within these four walls.

How lucky is our community to have a facility like this 😁

Address

2 Eldonwood Drive
Matamata
3400

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+6478886096

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