Every Day is the Most Important Day in a Child’s Life
Because every single day shapes the person your child will become. At Nido Early School we’re here to make everyday count. Enrol now for 2026
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Enrolling for 2026 – What You Can Expect Every Day at Nido
Every day matters. Because every day shapes the person your child will become.
When you enrol in a Nido Early School you can expect exceptional, every day.
Every day, safety is at the heart of what we do.
Child-led learning happens every day in our classrooms.
Every day, our curriculum turns 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 story. And every day, we’re here to make it count.
Contact us today to enrol for 2026.
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. No CCS activity test is required.
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.
The Every Day difference
- Child Led Learning: At Nido, we are inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, where children lead their own learning journey through exploration and discovery.
- Inspiring Environments: Our thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces nurture growth and encourage courageous and imaginative play.
- Engaging Programs: We run different activity programs including cooking, art classes, music, language, culture and excursions, every day.
- Dedicated Leadership: Every Early School has a family advocate, qualified curriculum leader and an executive service manager to focus on family needs, educational excellence and highest standards of care.
- Rigorous Safety: Our Early Schools are designed for child safety and reinforced through policies, training, leadership and dedicated quality management.
- Quality Resources: We provide the highest quality wholefoods cooked by chefs in our Cucinas, highest quality personal care (Huggies nappies, water wipes) and the highest quality educational resources.
- Inclusive Community: We provide family spaces and wraparound services that create daily rituals and everyday connections between families, educators and children.
Child led learning and environments at Nido
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualification do your staff hold?
- All Nido Early Schools have a Curriculum Leader to coach and mentor Educators in developing high quality educational programs
- All Educators at Nido either hold, or are actively working towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- In addition to this, at least half of our team hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- Depending on the number of places in each Nido Early School, each Early School will have a number of Bachelor trained teachers
- Every person we employ has a current Working with Children Check
What types of food do you provide? Do you cater for dietary, cultural and medical needs?
The smell of cooking from the cucina and seeing children getting involved in cooking, very much reflects that our passion for food in all our Early Schools.
Because the right food is vital for your child’s development, our menus are developed by Nourished Beginnings using whole foods and excluding processed sugars. We cater to all allergies, as well as cultural and dietary preferences and all our Early Schools are nut aware.
Please see our Summer/Autumn or Winter/Spring menus for detailed information on what we provide.
What are the room routines?
The needs of each child and their age dictate their routine. Those children in the Nursery room follow their individual home routine. As they progress to the Toddler’s room, we begin to blend this with a more general routine that follows regular mealtimes and sleep patterns. Kindergarten children have the most structured routine, which encourages self-service and independent feeding.
How are fees paid?
- You are required to pay one-week fees in advance
- Payments are made by direct debit for convenience and security
- If you wish to cancel or change your booking, we need two weeks’ notice in writing
- No bonds are charged to secure your child’s place
- Please contact your local Nido Early School for their fee structure
Does the Early School follow a curriculum?
Our curriculum, which is a balance of child led and adult intentional teaching, offers children the opportunity to participate in active learning, whilst having the support and challenge they need from Educators.
How are behavioural issues dealt with?
Above all we want your child to be curious and to question. But if there are times when we are concerned with their behaviour, we will discuss this with you and work together to find the best way we can support your child.
How will I know what my child has done all day?
We believe learning continues at home, so we want parents or carers to know exactly what your child is working on. Educators also take the time daily to have that vital chat in person with you at drop off and collection.
Does Nido follow any sun safety guidance?
We follow the Sun Smart program all year round and nothing is left to chance. Families are asked to provide a labelled sunhat that is kept at the Early School. Clothing covering shoulders is required, as is a water bottle. Sunscreen is applied before going outdoors and staff monitor the UV levels daily.
What ages do you cater for?
We offer unique education and care services for children from six weeks, to school age. Our rooms are age centric and typically follow as below:
| NURSERY | 6 weeks – 18 months |
| TODDLER | 18 months – 3 years |
| KINDERGARTEN | 3 years to school |
| BEFORE / AFTER SCHOOL CARE | School age |
What do I need to bring in for my child?
All families are asked to bring:
- Spare set of clothes
- Hat
- Medication
- Water bottle
What is your accident policy and procedure?
We have a clear policy and procedure for accidents and there is at least one first aid qualified staff member available at all times. If an incident, injury, trauma or illness occurs:
- Parents will be informed immediately or at collection, depending on the incident
- Staff will complete a detailed incident, injury, trauma or illness form
- Parents will be asked to sign the form
How to enrol for 2026
Select the Nido Early School that you would like your child to attend, complete the enquiry form and one of our team will contact you. Our Early Schools are for children 6 weeks to school age. Places are limited and filling fast, so contact us as soon as possible and book a tour with our friendly teams and secure your place at your Nido Early School for 2026. We can’t wait to meet you.
Avondale Heights
7 Clarendon St, Avondale Heights, VIC 3034
P: (03) 7036 0139 E: avondaleheights@nido.edu.au
Bayswater North (VIC)
187 Canterbury Road, Bayswater North, VIC 3153
P: (03) 8593 9436 E: bayswaternorth@nido.edu.au
Coburg North
168 - 170 Elizabeth Street, Coburg North, VIC 3058
P: (03) 7038 3526 E: coburgnorth@nido.edu.au
Ferntree Gully
2 Francis Cres, Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156
P: (03) 7036 0354 E: ferntreegully@nido.edu.au
Hawthorn East
1093 Burke Road, Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
P: (03) 8583 5001 E: hawthorneast@nido.edu.au
Melbourne Square
97-101 Kavanagh Street, Southbank, VIC 3006
P: (03) 8566 7259 E: melbournesquare@nido.edu.au
Moonee Valley
28 Thomas Street, Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039
P: (03) 7019 9217 E: mooneevalley@nido.edu.au
Moorabbin Airport
9 Joseph Avenue, Moorabbin Airport, VIC 3194
P: (03) 9558 3400 E: moorabbinairport@nido.edu.au
Prahran
2 Donald Street (Entry via carpark on Perth Street), Prahran, VIC 3181
P: (03) 8592 8088 E: prahran@nido.edu.au
Truganina
Cnr Lumiere Boulevard & Samsara Avenue, Truganina, VIC 3029
P: (03) 8592 8033 E: truganina@nido.edu.au
