Nido Early School Bassendean
At Nido Bassendean, we provide quality early education and childcare for children from six weeks to six years. Our core foundation focuses on building relationships with each child, their interests, and their families. We are committed to making each child feel seen, valued and confident through our calm and responsive approach, child-led projects and genuine connection. From our Feelings and Friends social and emotional sessions to our Mini Gardeners program and Key Word Signs activities, we make children confident and capable leaders in their learning. Book a tour today and see how we make every day matter.
Nido Early School Bassendean
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72 Railway Parade,
Bassendean, WA 6054 -
Mon – Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm -
(08) 6118 0581
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bassendean@nido.edu.au
Every Day
- Nido Bassendean works closely with local organisations like Midvale Hub Parenting Service, Super You Therapy Bassendean, and local primary schools.
- We maintain strong local partnerships with the town of Bassendean, local libraries, and community groups.
- Our early literacy and numeracy programs, sustainability projects and STEM challenges build confidence and diverse learning opportunities.
- As a government approved childcare provider, eligible families can receive Child Care Subsidy (CCS) support. From January 2026, this guarantees 3 days of subsidised care.
Nido Early School Bassendean Fees
Our daily fee includes everything your child needs throughout the day, with no extra charges.
The fee includes:
- Huggies nappies, water wipes and sunscreen
- Premium educational and learning resources for art, science, gardening, cooking, sports and wellbeing programs
- Our unique Kindergarten Curriculum
- Regular incursions and excursions, at no additional cost
- Wholefood meals freshly cooked on-site daily, including snacks
Nido Early School also offer 50% off on holidays, see full fees T&Cs.
Since Nido Early School is a government approved childcare provider, if you're eligible for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) you can receive a government contribution towards reducing your out-of-pocket fees.
The following examples outline indicative out-of-pocket costs for families with varying Child Care Subsidy levels. Further details are available at https://nido.edu.au/fees/
Our fees, before CCS subsidies, are as follows:
| Child Age | Daily Fees | Daily fee with 60% CCS | Daily fee with 70% CCS | Daily fee with 80% CCS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 3 years | $190.50 | $85.16 | $67.61 | $50.05 |
| Over 3 years | $184.70 | $79.36 | $61.81 | $44.25 |
Meet the team at Bassendean
Our leadership team at Nido Bassendean values open communication and reflection. We truly blend the beauty of the Reggio Emilia philosophy with strong teamwork and a shared love for what we do. We ensure each child has a positive identity and feels a strong sense of love and belonging within our community.
By modelling kindness, curiosity, and respect, children feel safe to explore, question and express themselves freely.
What to expect at Nido
Child-led Learning
- Engaging learning programs are child-led, inspired by the Reggio-Emilia philosophy and facilitated by a dedicated Curriculum Leader.
- Our teams are made up of passionate, sector leading degree qualified teachers, with all Educators diploma-qualified or holding a Cert III.
- Our unique curriculum is co-designed with families, experts and educators and builds upon the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to balance literacy, numeracy, creativity, health and confidence.
- Our STEM program consists of building bridges, exploring cause and effect through water play and experimenting in our atelier with recycled and natural materials.
- We foster social and emotional development by having ‘Feeling and Friendships’ sessions, mindfulness, breathing sessions and Key Word Signs to help communication.
- Our ‘Mini Gardeners’ program encourages children to care for our garden beds, learn about composting and recycling, and take part in discussions about caring for the country.
Quality Resources
At Nido we provide premium resources, facilities, learning and opportunities, every day.
- Sunscreen
- Nutrition
- Qualified Educators
- Reggio Emilia
- Parking
- Outdoor Play
- Sustainability
- Bedding
- Cultural celebrations
- Cooking
- Gardening
- School Readiness
- Huggies Nappies
- Nido Curriculum
- Atelier
- Library visits
- Dancing
- Music
- Piazza
- Art
- Dental
- Pram room
- Yoga
- Excursions
- Special visitors
- Community
- Community library
- Sensory room
- Community pantry
- Nursery sleep room
Safety Every Day
At Nido, safety is part of every day. We follow national child-safe standards with strong leadership, rigorous recruitment, and ongoing training for everyone in our early schools. Our spaces are designed for clear supervision, and our policies are regularly reviewed to maintain the highest standards. Nothing matters more than creating safe and secure environments where children feel confident, and families place their full trust in our care.
Inspiring Environments
At Nido, every day brings inspiring learning environments for your child to explore- from art in our ateliers and shared meals in our piazzas, to adventures in outdoor spaces with climbing areas, our Nido cars, water play, mature gardens and more. Indoors, children discover places for creativity, imaginative storytelling and quiet corners. Each environment is thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, nurture imagination and build a connection to nature, helping children develop new skills and healthy habits for life.
Our Community
Community is at the heart of Nido. Every day, we nurture strong connections between families, educators, children and the wider community. Through inclusive events, regular updates and hands-on experiences – from community gardens to visits from special guests, every child feels confident, included and inspired to learn.
Every Day Matters
Because every day shapes the person your child will become. That’s why at Nido, we invest in every child, every day.
Every day, safety is at the heart of everything we do, with vigilant supervision, ongoing training and thoughtfully designed spaces.
Every day, our curriculum and quality resources turn experiences into lasting learning – from cooking and gardening to science and well-being, every day brings something new.
Every day is the most important day in a child’s life. And every day, we make it count.
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Changes to the Child Care Subsidy
The 3 Day Guarantee. What does it mean for your family enrolling in 2026?From 5 January 2026, the Australian Government is updating the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to guarantee at least 3 days of subsidised early childhood education and care per week. This means that all CCS-eligible families will receive at least 72 hours per fortnight (3 days/week) of subsidised childcare regardless of their work, study, or volunteering status.
Since Nido Early School is a government approved childcare provider, if you are eligible for CCS you will be entitled to the new 3 Day Child Care Subsidy Guarantee on your fees.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, waters, and skies where we work and live across Australia. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. We celebrate the stories, culture, and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders of all communities, who work and live on this land.