Nido Early School Melbourne Square

Nido Melbourne Square offers a welcoming early learning community close to Melbourne CBD. Families based near Southbank benefit from a convenient location that sits within walking distance of residential areas, riverside paths and cultural attractions. Our centre creates a sense of belonging in the heart of the city — an ideal choice for families seeking trusted Melbourne CBD childcare close to home or work.

Explore a supportive early learning environment close to Melbourne CBD

Stepping into Nido Melbourne Square Early School, you’ll discover a warm and nurturing environment. Our unique approach to early education and learning, inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, supports children from six weeks to school age.

Our Melbourne Square childcare centre offers fantastic opportunities for creativity, exploration and growth, while placing importance on beautifully designed indoor spaces and unique atelier for art and science projects. We serve wholefood menus prepared in our on-site cucina (kitchen), supporting children’s health and well-being throughout the day.

High-quality programs are led by Curriculum Leaders, with degree-qualified teachers and passionate educators delivering meaningful learning experiences. We recognise the importance of selecting the right Early School and are committed to fostering a love for lifelong learning through the early years.

If you’re looking for Melbourne CBD childcare near you, we’d be happy to answer your questions and offer a tour of our Early School — a trusted choice for families close to the city.

High-quality educational programs brought to life with our unique Nido curriculum with every Early School having a Curriculum Leader to coach and mentor
Passionate, sector leading degree qualified teachers, with all Educators being diploma-qualified or holding a Cert III
Beautifully designed indoor and outdoor spaces
Unique atelier art workshops
Delicious wholefood menus prepared in our on-site cucina (kitchen)
Full government rebate

interior gardern view of nido child care centre at melbourne Square

beautiful gardern view of nido child care centre at melbourne Square

childrens play area view of nido child care centre at melbourne Square

beautiful kids play area of nido child care centre at melbourne Square

activity room for kids of nido child care centre at melbourne Square

children activity room of nido child care centre at melbourne Square

What We offer

Get to know Nido Melbourne Square’s Centre Manager

Hello! I’m Isabella Mazengarb , and it’s a real joy to lead our dedicated and caring team here at Nido Early School Melbourne Square.

At Nido, we truly believe that strong connections are the heart and soul of wonderful early childhood education. We make it a priority to really get to know each child, build a trusting partnership with your family and create a nurturing space.

We would be absolutely thrilled to meet you and introduce you to our fantastic team. Please come and see for yourself what makes our approach to learning and care such a valued choice for families looking for a Melbourne CBD childcare centre close to where you live or work.

Explore our learning programs at Nido Melbourne Square

Our curriculum is shaped by the Reggio Emilia philosophy,, which champions children’s voices, their amazing questions and their natural curiosity to explore. We’re also guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and meet all the important benchmarks of the National Quality Standard (NQS). This empowers us to provide a strong and nurturing foundation for learning for children of all ages.

Through play-based learning, we support the development of key life skills — including problem-solving, independence and social skills. Our educators and Curriculum Leaders craft each program around what your child enjoys, what they’re curious about and what helps them thrive — right through to the kindergarten years and beyond.

Spend a day at Nido Melbourne Square

A typical day at our Melbourne CBD childcare centre offers a gentle rhythm of learning, play and rest:

Arrival at the centre

Families are welcomed by our educators and invited to settle in together, creating a positive and reassuring start to the day.
Morning learning experiences

Children engage in play-based learning across our indoor and outdoor spaces — from collaborative projects to creative time in the atelier.
Wholefood meals

Meals and snacks are freshly prepared in our cucinas to support healthy routines and fuel active minds.
Rest and relaxation

Infants and toddlers enjoy quiet sleep times in calm, caring environments. Older children take part in restful activities like mindfulness and quiet reading.
Afternoon learning and play

The day continues with more discovery, play in our cleverly designed yard spaces, storytelling and group time.
Pickup and reflection

At the end of the day, children reconnect with families — often with artwork or stories to share from their time at the centre.
Explore Nido Early School Melbourne Square

We’re always happy to connect with families and share what daily life looks like at our centre. If you’re searching for a Melbourne CBD childcare nearby, our nurturing learning environment could be just what you need. Get in touch to ask a question, book a tour or chat with our team.