Nido Early School Alkimos
Entering Nido Alkimos Early School, you’ll find a welcoming and nurturing environment. Our unique approach to early education, inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, supports children from six weeks to school age with opportunities for creativity and growth. Our Alkimos childcare centre includes beautifully designed indoor spaces and unique atelier art workshops. As a government approved childcare provider, eligible families can receive Child Care Subsidy (CCS) support. From January 2026, this guarantees 3 days of subsidised care. Book a tour today and see how we make every day matter.
Try Nido Early School Alkimos for Free in February*.
T&Cs apply. Book a tour or enquire today.
Nido Early School Alkimos
-
145 Leatherback Boulevard,
Alkimos, WA 6038 -
Mon – Fri 6:30am - 6:30pm -
(08) 6118 0516
-
alkimos@nido.edu.au
-
Follow Us
Every Day
- Nido Alkimos often explores hatching programs with chickens, butterflies, worm farms, garden exploration, and bugs. We also have an Adopt a Dolphin and Adopt a Penguin program that encourages inquiry-based learning and exploration.
- We engage with the Sea Shepherd Beach clean-up initiative and ReMida, a sustainable materials provider, to enhance hands-on learning.
- Our partnership with Little Smiles dentists and yoga programs are integrated across each classroom.
- We have close connections to the local library, schools, children’s author readings and local mayors.
Nido Early School Alkimos 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
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 | $168.60 | $67.44 | $50.58 | $33.72 |
| Over 3 years | $168.60 | $67.44 | $50.58 | $33.72 |
Meet the team at Alkimos
Hi, we’re the leadership team at Nido Alkimos. We foster a safe and nurturing environment where play is at the centre of everything we do because it’s how children make sense of the world. We believe everyone, from children to educators to families, has a voice.
Our educators walk beside the children, ask questions, offer tools and share in the magic of discovery. We see each child as a co-creator of knowledge, and each educator as a guide and friend on the journey.
Children often tell us what matters most to them.
“I love climbing!
“We like to play and run!”
“I got messy today!”
“These are my friends.” – Children from Classroom Five
What to expect at Nido
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.
- Nido Alkimos hosts excursions within the local community and incursions that highlight children’s interests.
- Our learning programs support social-emotional development and emerging self-regulation.
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.
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
- Park kinder
- Bush kinder
- Dancing
- Music
- Piazza
- Art
- Dental
- Road safety
- Water safety
- Yoga
- Excursions
- Animals
- Special visitors
- Community
- Parent lounge
- Sensory room
- Nursery sleep room
- Charity activity
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.
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.
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.
FAQs
Is Nido Alkimos open during the holidays?
Is early learning the same as daycare?
What can I expect from a tour?
How does Nido Alkimos communicate with families?
What steps do I take to book a tour or enrol my child at Nido Alkimos?
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.