Nido Early School Dayton

Every Day Matters at Nido Dayton

At Nido Dayton, we value building strong, trusting relationships with children and families, nurturing each child’s interests, strengths and development and creating a safe, inclusive environment where every child feels a sense of belonging.

We support children’s agency and independence through play-based learning, working in partnership with families and continually reflecting on our practice to provide meaningful learning experiences that respond to the individual needs of every child.

Our curriculum is responsive to children’s interests and supports learning across all developmental areas. Through play, exploration and inquiry, children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning.

We believe every child is unique and capable. By providing rich learning environments and meaningful opportunities for discovery, we support children to build strong foundations for learning, wellbeing and future success while fostering a genuine sense of connection, belonging and community.

Quality Resources

At Nido we provide premium resources, facilities, learning and opportunities, every day

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.
• STEM learning is embedded throughout our curriculum through construction projects, science investigations and cooking experiences.
• Social and emotional development is supported through relationship building, collaborative play, emotional regulation strategies, and our Red and Green Choices program.
• Creativity and self-expression are encouraged through our Artist in Residence program
• Sustainability is an important part of everyday learning, with children actively participating in environmental projects, including our Containers for Change initiative and worm farm project.

Experiences beyond the classroom

• Annual visits to the local primary school support children’s transition to school and school readiness.
• Children across different age groups participate in regular Artist in Residence excursions within the Dayton community.
• Children in Classrooms 1-3 enjoy regular excursions around the local community, collecting natural materials and exploring the world around them.
• Community experiences encourage children to build confidence, develop a sense of belonging and connect with their local environment.

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.

Our Community

Community is at the heart of Nido Dayton. 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.

Our collaboration with Artist in Residence Program and Containers for Change project provides meaningful opportunities for children to connect with their community while exploring creativity, responsibility, and collaboration.