Nido Early School Essendon
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Nido Early School Essendon

3.0 Google Rating|Provisional
Opening Hours 6:30am - 6:30pm | Monday to Friday
37 Raleigh Street, Essendon

Centre Highlights

Educational & Developmental Programs

Reggio Emilia Approach

Meals Prepared by In-House Chef

Nappies & Wipes Supplied

Kindergarten Program

School Readiness Curriculum

Local Community Excursions

Incursion Programs & Activities

Indigenous Education

On-Site Car Parking

About Nido Early School Essendon

Welcome to Nido Early School Essendon!

  • Unleash curiosity with diverse activities like cooking, dance, languages, music, sports, yoga, and more.
  • Immerse children in Reggio Emilia-inspired spaces, fostering hands-on sensory experiences.
  • Prioritise body and mind nourishment with exclusive, sugar-free wholefood menus prepared in on-site kitchens.

Catering to children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, Nido Early School offers a warm and nurturing learning environment. Following a Reggio Emilia inspired approach, the educators engage the children in fun, play-based learning. They deliver an innovative program that helps children to develop the skills they’ll need to successfully transition to primary school.

The light-filled interiors are bright and inspiring, drawing the children into their learning. The rooms are well resourced with calming, natural resources, with each room catering to different learning styles and offering ample space for both individual play and group activities.

Outdoors, the children are free to explore the incredible play area and immerse themselves in nature. While they play, they develop their gross motor and physical skills and also work on their social skills, such as sharing and communication. The children are encouraged to use their imagination and create their own adventures while they play.

Conveniently located close to public transport, the service also offers ample parking on site to help with drop off and pick up.

We recognise the importance of selecting the right Early School and are committed to nurturing a love for lifelong learning.

Why not book a tour of this welcoming and enriching service today?

Availability & Fees

Long Day Care

6 wks to 2 yrs

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$179 /day

2 yrs to 3 yrs

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$179 /day

3 yrs to 6 yrs

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$145 /day

Fees for Nido Early School Essendon may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.

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Reviews for Nido Early School Essendon

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Sophie Addison10 days ago

Above and beyond the most nurturing and wonderful daycare centre we have come across. I rarely write Google reviews but want to commend Nido Essendon on their high level of care. We have sent our 3 children to various other daycares over the past 8 years and struggled to find good quality, safe and reliable care. Have been disappointed with some other local providers. We sent our youngest here when he was 8 months old in 2024 and could not have asked for better care. Admittedly sceptical at first, but we have been overwhelmed with how friendly and attentive all staff have been. Management and staff were refreshed just before we commenced at the centre, and it runs so smoothly and faultlessly. (Encourage anyone to take a tour and not rule Nido out based on reviews!) Reception staff are always at the front desk, greeting myself and older 2 children by name (they don’t even attend the centre). All the girls in the nursery room take a vested interest in the development of my child with a nurturing attitude. So kind and caring, and nothing is too much trouble. We’ve never had a challenging drop off, and all other children (and staff) are always happy and settled. Often I will receive photo updates of my child settling for the day on my way home from drop off! So glad we sent our youngest here! Only wish we had this level of care when our 8 and 5 year olds were the same age 🥰

Location of Nido Early School Essendon

37 Raleigh Street, Essendon

Essendon suburb information

Essendon is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 38 child care centres in Essendon.

How much is child care in Essendon? On average, the cost of child care in Essendon is $155 per day. This breaks down to $155 per day for babies, $172 per day for toddlers and $153 per day for kindergarten.

Essendon sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».

Average cost per day

Baby

0-12 Months

$155

Toddler

13-24 Months

$172

Kindergarten

2-3 Years

$153

National quality standard

Essendon
National Average
3%7%
Working towards
66%48%
Meeting
18%15%
Exceeding
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