Nido Early School Bassendean
Welcome to Nido Bassendean childcare and kinder. Building relationships is at the heart of what we do. We believe every child should feel seen, valued, and confident to be themselves. We model kindness, curiosity and respect.
- 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
Kinder room
Toddlers room
Book corner
Art atelier
Art atelier
Painting
Art atelier
Outdoor learning area
Outdoor fun
Construction in the sand
Cucina and dining room
Cucina and dining room
Cucina
Reception
Nido Early School Bassendean
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72 Railway Parade,
Bassendean, WA 6054 -
Mon – Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm -
(08) 6118 0581
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bassendean@nido.edu.au
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Nido Early School Bassendean 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 | $198.50 | $93.16 | $75.61 | $58.05 |
| Over 3 years | $192.40 | $87.06 | $69.51 | $51.95 |
Our team
Our culture is warm, positive, and team driven. We value open communication and reflection, and we celebrate our wins together.
When you visit, you will experience the genuine community and connection we’ve built. Families describe Nido Bassendean as calm, caring, and professional.
We blend the beauty of the Reggio Emilia philosophy with strong teamwork, consistent communication, and a shared love for what we do. It’s a place where children, families, and educators truly feel they belong.
Why families choose Nido Bassendean
Every Day Matters at Nido Bassendean
Children are at the centre of everything we do.
We want them to be confident and capable leader in their learning.
We welcome families and educators with respect. Valuing each of their view’s ideas and cultures.
Working in collaboration with families and communities to create the best possible learning outcomes for children.
We ensure each child has a positive identity and feels a strong sense of love and belonging within our community.
Our Atelier is a sanctuary. A space to express and create via many mediums and learning dispositions.
The environment, indoor and out acts as a teacher, playing a crucial role for learning, creating, hypothesising and problem solving.
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
- Library visits
- Dancing
- Music
- Piazza
- Art
- Dental
- Pram room
- Yoga
- Excursions
- Special visitors
- Community
- Community library
- Sensory room
- Community pantry
- 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.
- Our STEM program consists of building bridges, exploring cause and effect through water play and experimenting in our atelier with recycled and natural materials.
- We foster social and emotional development by having ‘Feeling and Friendships’ sessions, mindfulness, breathing sessions and Key Word Signs to help communication.
- Our ‘Mini Gardeners’ program encourages children to care for our garden beds, learn about composting and recycling, and take part in discussions about caring for the country.
Getting out in the community
Excursions in the local community and incursions at our early school bring extra excitement and highlight children’s interests.
At Nido Bassendean we connect closely with the Town of Bassendean, local libraries, and community groups to strengthen our family partnerships and share local resources.
We enjoy going on excursions to our local cafe, library and green trail walking track.
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. Families often ask about settling in, sleep routines, and how their child will make friends. We take time to listen, explain our key educator approach, and support families with gradual transitions.
We keep communication open through Storypark and daily updates, and we also guide families to extra support like allied health when needed.
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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.