Nido Early School Bulleen
At Nido Bulleen, our team is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where every child matters, feels valued, supported and empowered to thrive.
- 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
Join us for our Open Day on June 14th 2026, from 10am to 2pm. Enjoy market stalls, face painting, menu tasting, petting zoo, guided tours and more. See you there.
The right place changes everything. Our ‘Settle-in’ offer supports your family with multiple orientations, flexible days & hours, no notice periods & more. See full details below.
Reception
Open day at Nido Bulleen
Kindergarten Environment
Atelier
Nursery Environment
Piazza
Piazza
Toddler Environment
Outdoor Learning Environment
Outdoor Community Garden
Outdoor Learning Environment
Nido Car
Kindergarten Outdoor Environment
Nido Early School Bulleen
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29 Manningham Road,
Corner Robert StreetBulleen, VIC 3105 -
Mon – Fri 6:30am - 6:30pm -
(03) 9039 1922
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bulleen@nido.edu.au
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Nido Early School Bulleen 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/
Families with a child enrolled for 5 days per week, receive a 5-day discount reducing daily fees by $10 per day ($50 per week)
| Child Age | Daily fee with 80% CCS | Daily fee with 70% CCS | Daily fee with 60% CCS | Daily Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 3 years | $32.40 | $48.60 | $64.80 | $162.00 |
| Over 3 years | $32.40 | $48.60 | $64.80 | $162.00 |
Meet the team at Bulleen
We believe having a strong, positive culture at our service is integral to delivering high quality care for our children and families.
Our team have a wide range of qualifications. These include Master of Teaching, Bachelor of Early Childhood, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Certificate 3 of Early Childhood Education, Food Safety Supervisors and Masters of Trauma Inclusive Practices. All our educators are continuously learning and growing. We host regular team meetings to build connection and collaboration.
At Nido Bulleen, we are passionate about creating enriching experiences that inspire creativity, confidence and curiosity, while tailoring learning opportunities to meet the unique needs of every age and stage.
We love welcoming and supporting new and current families within our service. We offer a comprehensive tour and orientation program to new families to assist in the transition to care and joining our Nido community.
We pride ourselves on creating a home away from home where children, families and educators feel connected, supported and valued.
Why families choose Nido Bulleen
Settle-in at Nido Bulleen
At Nido Early School, we know how important it is to choose the right early education and care for your child, because the right place can change everything.
Our ‘Settle in’ offer is a thoughtful approach to welcoming every child, allowing time, space and flexibility for them to settle gently and confidently, and for you to feel happy in your choice while your family takes the big step of starting somewhere new.
- No enrolment or administration fees.
- As many orientations as your child needs.
- Flexible days and hours in the first 2 weeks to find what works.
- No notice period if you find in the first month it is not the right fit.
- Ongoing collaboration, communication and documentation through the transition process.
No pressure or rush. Just a gentle start at your child’s pace.
Every day is the most important day in a child’s life, and feeling confident in your choice matters too.
View ‘Settle-in’ offer T&Cs.
Every Day Matters at Nido Bulleen
We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the Traditional Owners of the land in which we live, walk and thrive on. We pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
At Nido Bulleen, we believe that children best learn in an environment that is supportive, and nurturing of their individual interests, strengths, passions and culture.
We see every child’s learning journey as complex, dynamic and holistic. We celebrate their uniqueness.
We recognise that our educators hold a powerful role in our children’s learning as co-educators. We embark on learning journeys with our children, scaffold their interests and respect a child’s family as their first teacher. Our educators are inclusive and encouraging of our families input and work collaboratively with them to form
partnerships between the home and our service to help our children achieve their greatest outcomes.
Quality Resources
At Nido we provide premium resources, facilities, learning and opportunities, every day.
- Sunscreen
- Reggio Emilia
- Bedding
- Qualified educators
- Huggies Nappies
- Nutrition
- Outdoor play
- School Readiness
- Parking
- Atelier
- Library visits
- Park kinder
- Cooking
- Piazza
- Languages
- Road safety
- Water safety
- Gardening
- Cultural celebrations
- Excursions
- Sustainability
- Community
- Community library
- Sign Language
- Nido Curriculum
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.
- Across all age groups, children are invited to participate in our cooking, gardening, music and art programs that are developmentally appropriate and specifically target their individual interests and needs.
Exploring our local area
At Nido Bulleen, we offer a range of opportunities for the children to get out into our community including regular walks as well as meaningful excursions and incursions.
Our children have attended excursions to the Collingwood Children’s Farm, The Museum of Play and Art (MoPA), sports programs at the park.
They also have wonderful opportunities to engage in reptile incursions, story times with the local library and music programs.
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. 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.
We have strong connections with local primary schools and the maternal child health nurse.
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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.