Nido Early School Taperoo
Welcome to Nido Taperoo childcare and preschool where every day we are committed to creating a collaborative and nurturing environment that makes everyone feel valued and supported. Our core foundation focuses on building strong relationships 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
Reception
Cucina and dining room
Toddlers indoor learning area
Kinder indoor learning area
Toddler rooms
Babies room
Kinder rooms
Indoor atelier
Toddlers play area
Toddler outdoor learning area
Kinder outdoor area
Toddler outdoor area
Outdoor atelier and community garden
Nido Early School Taperoo
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652-654 Military Road,
Taperoo, SA 5017 -
Mon – Fri 6:30am - 6:30pm -
(08) 7123 3771
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taperoo@nido.edu.au
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Nido Early School Taperoo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 3 years | $182.70 | $77.36 | $59.81 | $42.25 |
| Over 3 years | $179.40 | $74.06 | $56.51 | $38.95 |
Meet the team at Taperoo
At our centre, relationships are at the heart of everything we do – with children, families, educators and our wider community. We draw upon the Circle of Security theory to guide and strengthen these connections. Our relationships and environments are built on equity and inclusion, ensuring that everyone feels valued and supported. Educators are empowered to take leadership in their roles and contribute to the development and delivery of additional programs across the service. Each classroom has a consistent team of educators, fostering strong and lasting relationships with both children and families.
Why families choose Nido Taperoo
Every Day Matters at Nido Taperoo
We at Nido Early School Taperoo believe building relationships, connections, and strong attachments are our foundations for lifelong learning. We are committed to ongoing learning and growth with inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach.
- We believe strong relationships and connections between children, families, educators, and the wider community foster positive dispositions and a holistic approach toward learning.
- Our environments are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and reflect the following six beliefs; the image of the child, it takes a village to raise a child, the teacher as the researcher, the 100 languages, and the environment as the third teacher.
- Our goal is to raise global citizens, who have an awareness of their planet, how precious resources are and to become people who leave the world in a better place than they found it.
- We view all children as capable and confident learners and recognise that all children are diverse and individual.
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
- Piazza
- Dental
- Community library
- Sign language
- Nursery sleep room
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
- Auslan program that supports language development and communication.
- Music and movement program to support language, physical development and emotional regulation.
- Sustainability and gardening programs, through our community garden that encourages environmental learning.
From visits from Allied Health Professionals and the Department for Human Services
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:
- Active participation in the Words Grow Minds campaign
- Allied Health Professionals
- Department for Human Services
- Play Active program
- Community garden
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. At Nido Taperoo, we believe strong relationships and connections between children, families, educators, and the wider community foster positive dispositions and a holistic approach toward learning. The Taperoo community is a tight-knit and supportive network. 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.
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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.