Nido Early School: Quality Early Learning Centres in Victoria

For families seeking quality early education in Victoria, Nido Early School is a trusted and well‑established choice. With 99% of Nido Early Schools rated Meeting or Exceeding in Educational Program and Practice, families can feel confident in an approach grounded in play‑based learning, purpose‑designed environments and a strong focus on community. These elements come together to create nurturing spaces that support children’s learning, wellbeing and development during the early years.

Nido Early School: Quality Early Learning Centres in Victoria

How Does Early Education Shape the First Five Years of Learning?

The first five years of a child’s life are a critical period for brain development. During this time, a child’s brain forms more than a million neural connections every second. These early experiences shape the foundation for lifelong learning, behaviour, identity and wellbeing.

Nido Early School understands that these first five years really matter, with evidence-based education and care intentionally designed to support children’s learning from six weeks through to school age. Their learning environments, curriculum and educator practices prepare children for confident transitions into school and beyond.

Guided by the Australian Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and the Nido Curriculum, their programs encourage curiosity, communication and emotional security during these formative years.

Two New Nido Early Schools Coming to Melbourne

Nido Early School is bringing its coveted educational approach to Melbourne’s inner east with the opening of two new centres in Kew and Hawthorn East.

While each centre reflects its local community, both deliver the same consistent learning philosophy and quality outcomes families expect across Nido.

Nido Early School Kew: Opening 2026*

When Nido Early School Kew opens in Melbourne’s inner east, learning will begin with a strong focus on security and connection, helping children develop trust and neural pathways through responsive interactions and rich sensory experiences.

The purpose-designed environment features soft natural tones and carefully selected materials to create a calm and welcoming space. Educators follow each child’s interests and cues, encouraging communication, creativity, problem solving and physical development.

A standout feature is the dedicated outdoor atelier art studio, where children have uninterrupted time to express ideas, work differently with materials and develop fine motor control. Spacious outdoor areas have been designed to support movement, exploration and sensory play, strengthening both physical development and wellbeing.

Early education at Nido Kew will be child-led, relational and responsive, enriched by extracurricular experiences such as bilingual learning, bush kinder, art and music.

Nido Early School Hawthorn East: Opening 2026*

Set within a heritage Federation building, Nido Early School Hawthorn East will offer a unique educational environment where history, storytelling and a connection to place are woven into everyday activities. This sense of continuity and belonging supports children’s identity development, which is a key focus of foundational education in the first years.

This centre features four classrooms and three interconnected outdoor environments, giving children the freedom to move naturally between indoor and outdoor spaces. This flow supports autonomy, physical development and curiosity.

A central piazza encourages social connection and collaborative learning, while a dedicated atelier promotes creativity and investigation. Children will also benefit from a rich program including music, art and language learning, supported by local partnerships, excursions and meaningful community connections.

Nido Early School Benefits for Families

Nido Early School makes the enrolment process simple and supportive for families with a range of practical benefits, including:

• Tours with same-day enrolment
• Expert support with the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) 
• Flexible orientations
• No enrolment fees
• Generous 50% holiday discount
• Public holiday swap days

Discover Nido Early School in Victoria

Whether you’re just beginning your early learning journey or looking for childcare that will support your child through to their transition into big school, explore Nido Early Schools in Melbourne and visit one of their new centres.

Learn more and book a tour today at Nido Early School’s Victoria locations.

*Subject to Department Approvals.

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