The centre
Bright, natural and made for play
Inside and out, our centre is set up for tamariki to explore, create and get messy.
A day at Rose & Clive
Room to explore
Outdoor play
Climbing, digging, swinging and splashing. There’s always something to discover outside, whatever the weather.
Creative & sensory
Painting, playdough, water and nature-inspired activities. Plenty of opportunities to create, explore and get a little messy.
Out & about
From park adventures to supermarket visits, we love getting out and exploring our local Matamata community.
From 6 weeks to 6 years
Our kaiako get to know each child’s needs and personality, and grow alongside them through exploration and real discovery.
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Pēpi · 6 weeks to 2 years
Unhurried care for our youngest
In our infants’ space, care is calm, kind and respectful. Each family has a primary kaiako who looks after your baby’s daily care moments, like bottles, sleep and nappy changes. That consistency helps your baby feel safe, attached and trusting in their first 1000 days, which sets them up as lifelong learners.
We follow the Pikler approach: plenty of space to move freely and time for uninterrupted play, so babies develop their movement skills naturally, at their own pace.
We follow the Pikler approach: plenty of space to move freely and time for uninterrupted play, so babies develop their movement skills naturally, at their own pace.
Over twos · 2 to 6 years
Growing up together
As your child moves up, they join our over-twos space, shared by older and younger tamariki so they learn from each other (tuakana–teina). The day follows gentle rituals rather than a strict routine, shaped by the relationships between tamariki, kaiako and whānau.
Your child’s primary kaiako walks alongside them as they lead their own learning and grow in confidence. We see social skills as the best sign of school readiness: working through disagreements, taking turns, asking for help, standing up for themselves and seeing things from someone else’s point of view.
Your child’s primary kaiako walks alongside them as they lead their own learning and grow in confidence. We see social skills as the best sign of school readiness: working through disagreements, taking turns, asking for help, standing up for themselves and seeing things from someone else’s point of view.
Ratios and our team
More kaiako, more time for your child
We have 40 spaces available each day for tamariki from 6 weeks to 6 years. Our team is 80–90% degree-qualified, with a few passionate support kaiako working alongside them to give your tamariki the best learning and care. We’re working towards a 100% qualified team in 2027.
| Ministry of Education funded ratio | Rose & Clive ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 years old | 1 teacher per 5 children | 1 teacher per 4 children |
| Over 2 years old | 1 teacher per 10 children | 1 teacher per 8 children |
Inside and out
Made for play
Mud kitchen, sandpit, climbing frames and water play outside; cosy corners and hands-on play tables inside.
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