Nido Early School Highton
Opening late 2026*
When you walk through the door at Nido Highton Childcare Centre, you’ll find a warm and loving environment. Our unique approach to early education, inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, supports children from six weeks to school age. At Nido Early School, we focus on enhancing early childhood education through our carefully curated spaces. We strive to exceed expectations in both our indoor and outdoor environments. Book a tour today and see how we make every day matter.
*Subject to Department Approvals
Nido Early School Highton
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240 Roslyn Road
Highton, VIC 3216 -
Mon – Fri 6:30am - 6:30pm -
(03) 4247 2902
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highton@nido.edu.au
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Nido Early School Highton 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 Infant & Toddler and Kindergarten Curriculums
- 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, reflecting the CCS rate cap increases on 6 July 2026. Further details are available at https://nido.edu.au/fees/
| Days Booked | Daily fee with 80% CCS | Daily fee with 70% CCS | Daily fee with 60% CCS | Daily Fees |
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| 1 Day | $49.18 | $67.40 | $85.63 | $195.00 |
| 2 - 4 Days | $41.18 | $59.40 | $77.63 | $187.00 |
| 5 Days | $48.48 | $63.67 | $78.86 | $170.00 |
Why families choose Nido Highton
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
Every Day Matters
Because every day shapes the person your child will become. That’s why at Nido, we invest in every child, every day.
Every day, safety is at the heart of everything we do, with vigilant supervision, ongoing training and thoughtfully designed spaces.
Every day, our curriculum and quality resources turn experiences into lasting learning – from cooking and gardening to science and well-being, every day brings something new.
Every day is the most important day in a child’s life. And every day, we make it count.
Child-led Learning
- Engaging learning programs are child-led, inspired by the Reggio-Emilia philosophy and guided by a Curriculum Partner.
- 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.
Inspiring Environments
At Nido, every day brings inspiring learning environments for your child to explore- from art in our ateliers and shared meals in our piazzas, to adventures in outdoor spaces with climbing areas, our Nido cars, water play, mature gardens and more. Indoors, children discover places for creativity, imaginative storytelling and quiet corners. Each environment is thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, nurture imagination and build a connection to nature, helping children develop new skills and healthy habits for life.
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.
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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.