Nido Early School Belair
Welcome to Nido Belair childcare and preschool. Every day, we create a caring space for children to help them be confident and capable learners. We focus on growing close partnerships with families, children and the wider community.
- For children from 6 weeks to school age
- Quality early education guided by the Reggio Emilia philosophy
- Intentionally designed indoor & outdoor learning areas for each age group
- Unique art atelier workshops
- Experienced leadership team and caring qualified educators
- Government approved Childcare Subsidies available
Babies room
Babies in indoor atelier at Nido Belair
Toddlers indoor learning area
Music program at Nido Belair
Cucina and dining room
Entry foyer
Indoor atelier
Toddlers room
Kinder outdoor play at Nido Belair
Kinder room
Kinder outdoor area
Cooking at Nido Belair
In the Kinder rooms at Nido Belair
Nido Early School Belair
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9 Sheoak Road,
Belair, SA 5052 -
Mon – Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm -
(08) 7079 6835
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belair@nido.edu.au
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Nido Early School Belair 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
- Option to swap public holidays
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 |
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| 0 - 3 years | $195.20 | $89.86 | $72.31 | $54.75 |
| Over 3 years | $189.20 | $83.86 | $66.31 | $48.75 |
Meet the team at Belair
Hi, I’m Mekayla Butler-Chaseling, the Executive Service Manager of Nido Belair. At Nido Early School Belair, we model respect, care and curiosity to foster a positive environment for children. We reflect values like helpfulness, honesty and inclusivity. Together with families, educators, and the wider community, we cultivate a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child feels seen, heard and valued. Creating a nurturing and collaborative culture is shaped through design, continuous learning, and meaningful interactions.
We believe that every voice should be heard. Hear from our children, educators and families.
“Nido makes me happy” – Xavier from Classroom 4
“My child is heard, loved, valued and respected” – Parent at Nido Belair
“It’s not just one educator – it’s a whole community helping children learn, grow and belong” – Educator at Nido Belair
We look forward to welcoming your family into our Belair community.
Why families choose Nido Belair
Every Day Matters at Nido Belair
At Nido Early School Belair, we believe that ‘it takes a village to raise a child.’ This belief guides the way we care, educate and connect with the children, families, educators and surrounding environment who make up our community.
We believe children thrive in environments where strong, trusting relationships are at the centre. We strike to work in close partnerships with families, educators and the surrounding natural and constructed environment to create a connected community where every child is supported in their wellbeing, identity, and learning. Together, we nurture each child’s unique growth through genuine collaboration and shared care.
Together with families, educators and the wider community, we cultivate a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child feels seen, heard and valued. Grounded in strong respectful relationships, we support children as confident, capable learners with a deep sense of belonging, identity and purpose.
Quality Resources
At Nido we provide premium resources, facilities, learning and opportunities, every day.
- Sunscreen
- Nutrition
- Qualified Educators
- Reggio Emilia
- Parking
- Bush Kinder
- Bedding
- Outdoor Play
- Cultural Celebrations
- Cooking
- Gardening
- School Readiness
- Huggies Nappies
- Nido Curriculum
- Atelier
- Park kinder
- Bush kinder
- Piazza
- Art
- Dental
- Road safety
- Water safety
- Excursions
- Specialised sport
- Animals
- Special visitors
- Community
- Community library
- Wellbeing room
- Sensory room
- Nursery sleep room
- World of belonging
- Charity activity
- Community garden
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.
- We engage in programs such as the colour monster to support emotional regulation and recognition.
- Through our collaboration with Gowrie Childcare Center, we create meaningful connections and learning opportunities.
Visits to Nunyara Reserve Playground and community gardens.
Excursions in the local community and incursions at our early school bring extra excitement and highlight children’s interests.
Examples of some our recent activities include:
- Nunyara Reserve Playground
- United Church
- Country Fire Services Belair
- Pram walks
- Community Garden
- Bush Kinder
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 Belair. We believe that connections between educators, families, children and the wider community support every child to feel confident, included and inspired to learn.
We connect with the Belair local community throughout the year. Programs include Learn Sense Grow Occupational Therapy, the Christmas pageant, The Little Inklings program, Connect Ed, Gowrie and visits from Indigenous storyteller and artist, David Booth.
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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.