# Muddy Toes ELC Stanmore Bay
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- Type: Education & Care Service
- Location: Stanmore Bay, Auckland
- Address: 5a Poplar Road
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews
- 20 Hours ECE: Eligible
- Pricing: Available on request
- Availability: Waitlist likely
## Overview
Muddy Toes ELC Stanmore Bay is a education & care service located in Stanmore Bay, Auckland. Privately owned governed. 20 Hours ECE eligible.
## Key facts
- Age range: 0-5 years
- Teacher ratio: 1:5
- Licensed capacity: 45 children
- Under 2s capacity: 15 children
- Ownership type: Privately owned
## Philosophy
Play-based learning with a focus on belonging, curiosity, and confidence.
## Reviews
### null review (5/5)

The absolute best daycare for adventurous kids. My son attended Muddy Toes for almost 2 years and he absolutely loved it. The best part was the teachers. They love the kids to their core and it was beautiful to see my son thriving under the care of these amazing humans. Daily excursions are an absolute bonus. My son would come home with stories from his beach visits, nature walks, playground stops - all the things he wouldn’t get to do at a regular daycare. This place is 10/10. Highly recommend!

### null review (5/5)

Our daughter has been attending Muddy Toes for nearly a year now and we still love this centre for her! She is so well cared for, gets to spend time with all ages which we love, and best of all she gets to spend majority of her time outdoors!
We would highly recommend Muddy Toes Stanmore Bay, especially for those wanting their kids to grow up making fun out of anything and dancing in the rain!

### null review (5/5)

Our son started at Muddy Toes just before he turned two and has only just left for school, and we couldn’t have chosen a better place for his early years.

What first drew me in was the philosophy. He could truly be a real Kiwi kid, barefoot, covered in mud, exploring the beach, climbing trees, and learning through real, simple, meaningful experiences. It wasn’t rushed or overcomplicated. It was childhood the way it should be full of adventure, freedom, and connection to nature.

The growth we saw in his confidence, resilience, and love of learning was incredible. He was known, valued, and supported as an individual every single day.

In fact, our experience was so powerful that it inspired me to train as a kaiako myself and now I have the privilege of teaching at Muddy Toes and watching other tamariki thrive in the same way my son did.

Forever grateful for the foundation they gave him. 🤎