Nido Early School Dayton

Enjoy the best of both worlds at Nido Dayton: a peaceful early learning centre surrounded by the natural beauty of the Swan Valley, yet conveniently situated minutes from local schools and residential estates. For families seeking exceptional Dayton childcare within a nurturing and accessible setting, Nido Early School is an ideal choice.

Experience a caring learning environment in Nido Dayton Early School

Entering Nido Dayton Early School, you’ll be welcomed into 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 Dayton childcare centre features beautifully designed indoor environments, engaging outdoor spaces and a dedicated atelier where children are encouraged to explore and create. To support the children’s energy, growth and overall wellbeing all day long, we prepare fresh and nutritious meals in our on-site cucina (kitchen).

We deliver high-quality programs led by our Curriculum Leaders, degree-qualified teachers and passionate educators. Every family has different priorities when it comes to early learning, and we’re here to offer support, consistency and genuine care from the very beginning. At Nido Dayton, we focus on creating experiences that inspire curiosity and help children develop a lasting connection to learning. We’re happy to answer any questions and provide a tour of our Early School in Dayton.

High-quality educational programs, 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

What We offer

Get to know Nido Dayton’s Centre Manager

Hello. I’m Eleanor Abbott, and it warms my heart to lead our wonderful team of educators here at Nido Early School Dayton. We’re dedicated to creating a calm, happy and welcoming home away from home for all the families in our Dayton childcare community.

At Nido, we deeply believe that strong, caring relationships are the very heart of beautiful early learning. We take the time to connect with each child and your family, making sure your little one feels completely confident, cherished and supported every step of their learning adventure.

We would love for you to come and visit us, meet our passionate team and discover the special warmth and care that make so many families choose our centre for their Dayton childcare needs. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Explore our learning programs at Nido Dayton

Here at Nido Early School Dayton, we believe that the most exciting learning starts with a child’s natural curiosity. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, we create our programs around what truly interests the children and their everyday discoveries. This encourages them to explore the world around them, ask curious questions and express their unique ideas in ways that are meaningful to them.

Our caring educators and dedicated Curriculum Leaders use not only our unique Nido curriculum, but also the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS) as our guiding stars in each child’s learning adventure. These thoughtful national guidelines help us create engaging play-based programs that nurture important social skills, build independence and spark a lifelong love of learning — from our littlest toddlers all the way through to preschool.

Spend a day at Nido Dayton

A typical day at our Dayton childcare centre flows with intention, balance and plenty of time for learning and discovery:

Morning arrival

Our team greets families and helps with smooth drop-off to help transition children into their day.
Learning and play

Children engage in hands-on learning across indoor and outdoor areas — from sensory play and group activities to art or science experiences in the atelier.
Wholefood meals

Our wonderful chef in the on-site cucina prepares freshly cooked nourishing meals and snacks to support healthy bodies and bright minds throughout the day.
Rest and recharge

Infants and toddlers have quiet spaces for restful sleep, while older children unwind through mindfulness and relaxation activities.
Afternoon exploration

The learning continues with exciting outdoor play, joyful music and movement and captivating storytelling, always keeping in tune with the children’s interests.
Home time

At pick-up, families reconnect and children often share stories or artwork from their day.
Learn more about Nido Early School Dayton

Families looking for supportive and high-quality Dayton childcare are invited to visit Nido Early School. Get in touch to arrange a tour, ask a question or make an enquiry — we’re always here to help.