About Us

Kia ora — we’re Mika and Steve, parents and passionate early childhood centre owners.

At Muddy Toes, we wholeheartedly embrace our forest philosophy — we believe in the power of nature to spark learning, build resilience, and support wellbeing. But we also know that a great early learning experience is about more than time outdoors.

Relationships matter. We value emotional safety, creative expression, laughter, art, music, and the joy of play. Our centre is a place where tamariki feel cared for, connected, and inspired to explore — both in nature and within a nurturing community.

We look forward to welcoming you into the Muddy Toes whānau.