# New Shoots Children's Centre - Matamata
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- Type: Education & Care Service
- Location: Matamata, Waikato
- Address: 6 Peria Road
- Rating: 4.2 / 5 from 5 reviews
- 20 Hours ECE: Eligible
- Pricing: Available on request
- Availability: Waitlist likely
## Overview
New Shoots Children's Centre - Matamata is a education & care service located in Matamata, Waikato. Privately owned governed. 20 Hours ECE eligible.
## Key facts
- Age range: 0-5 years
- Teacher ratio: 1:5
- Licensed capacity: 95 children
- Under 2s capacity: 34 children
- Ownership type: Privately owned
## Philosophy
Play-based learning with a focus on belonging, curiosity, and confidence.
## Reviews
### null review (5/5)

Our son has been attending New Shoots Matamata for three years, and we are so grateful for the incredible care and support he's received. Not long after he started, he went through some significant developmental changes and was soon after diagnosed with autism. Kaiako across the centre have truly been part of our village - inclusive, understanding and adapting to meet his needs.
He's built some beautiful relationships across the team, and even though he's naturally anxious, New Shoots is one of his safe places. Most mornings he's waiting at the front door, eager and excited to go spend the day with his teachers and peers!

### null review (1/5)

As a highly qualified and experienced early childhood educator, founder and previous owner of a very highly regarded early learning centre and a visiting grandmother, I have witnessed first hand the inconsistent, unqualified, uninterested, unwelcoming and unengaged teaching and management staff at New Shoots Matamata.
I do not recommend this centre to any family that is looking for a nurturing, welcoming, fun, interactive and engaging early learning setting for their child.
Thankfully my grandchildren have moved on and the difference in interactive, interested and quality outcomes for them now...and the relationship building and trust with their parents and extended family, within a new setting is incomparable!
During my last visit to New Shoots Matamata, I asked many questions about qualified teacher:child ratios, cornflakes given for morning tea, and a young girl with a dummy in her mouth being belittled; not to mention the disinterest and disengagement with myself and my grandson...and I informed the Manager that if I was managing the centre, "I would fire the lot of them!"
Please know that quality outcomes for young children only come from qualified, interested and consistent teachers, trusting and nurturing relationships, quality interactions, small group sizes, intentional planning...and a special place with special, loving and caring people!

### null review (5/5)

Couldn’t fault the team here at New Shoots Matamata! They’re warm & welcoming, acknowledge us every morning with a smile & a friendly hello as we walk into the centre each morning.
The teachers have gone above & beyond for my son to help him settle in, he’s thriving, engaged & confident!
The relationships & friendships my son has made with his peers & the teaching team are true testament to their nurturing & caring nature! We appreciate you all so much 💖