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Nido Early School Black Forest Centre overview
- 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.
- Prioritize 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. Why not book a tour of this welcoming and enriching service today?
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Nido Early School Black Forest Service features
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Get to know us
Programs
Programs
Educators and teachers aim to ensure all children feel welcome, valued and excited about learning, with a range of innovative programs.
Education: inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, the educators equip the children with the skills needed for school and beyond.
Wellbeing: through yoga, mindfulness, art and self-regulation strategies, the children learn to express their feelings.
Community: the educators encourage community engagement to foster belonging, empathy, responsibility and caring in the children. They also learn about diverse cultures, values and languages including Indigenous culture.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Nido Early School is committed to quality care and learning delivered by an outstanding team of degree-qualified teachers and skilled educators. The team inspires and challenges each other, working together to collectively offer the very best in childcare.
The service hires only passionate and committed team members. It provides a comprehensive induction and onboarding program. All staff also have enhanced learning and development opportunities through the ECA Learning Hub, an online professional learning platform designed specifically for early childhood education and care professionals.
Parent communication and involvement
Parent communication and involvement
Nido Early School understands that no one knows a child like their family. The service actively engages with parents and family members to ensure children have the very best care.
The team works with family members at enrolment and also regularly seeks updates on children’s schedules and current interests. This helps them to develop tailored programs that meet individual educational, physical, cultural and emotional needs.
Parents are welcome to chat with staff at drop off and pick up, and to contact the team at any stage via phone, email or the service’s ‘Playground’ App. The service regularly sends updates on children’s progress, and photos and videos of children during play and learning activities.
With an ‘open door policy’, parents are welcome to join in activities and events, and to share breakfast with children at the popular breaky bar.
About the curriculum
About the curriculum
The curriculum at Nido Early School is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach and aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework. Designed to support the children in the early years and as they prepare for the transition to school, the curriculum is play-based and engaging.
The curriculum is delivered in three stages:
Nursery (6 weeks to 18 months)
In the nursery, the children are nurtured as they develop early connections with their educators. They read stories, play and explore the world around them.
The children start to develop their sense of identity and understand that they are part of a broader community. They start to explore their feelings and emotions and also try new things. Developing early communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal is also a big focus for the children in this age group.
Toddlers (18 months to 3 years)
The educators encourage the toddlers to develop their independence and autonomy. They have opportunities to build their social skills and early friendships while also learning to regulate their emotions.
As the children take safe risks in their learning, the educators also encourage their problem solving skills. Self-expression and communication are also important.
Kindergarten (3 years to school)
The Kindergarten curriculum helps to prepare the children for the big transition to big school. The children have a strong sense of self and understand their role in the community. They participate in peer activities and understand their own emotions.
They are always questioning how things work and practising their verbal and listening skills as strong communicators.
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709-711 South RoadBlack Forest, SA, 5035
Centre Reviews
The best team of educators you will find. My daughter loves them. The best team of educators you will find. My daughter loves them.
If your child is developing within social norms then you’ll be fine! But don’t send your child here if they have any developmental... If your child is developing within social norms then you’ll be fine! But don’t send your child here if they have any developmental concerns My daughter was excluded from here a few months ago, not for any behavioural difficulties either. She’s non speaking! And apparently “not good for business” was the wording used in the email sent to me They’ll tell you they tried to help but they did not! They told me they tried to engage with gowrie SA but we are under them now with her new daycare and the stack of forms I had to sign - well I never received them from nido! As a family we are still hurt and angry at how they treated a 4 year old little girl! Read more
Our son started at Nido Black Forest in November 2022! He has developed so much and he adores his educators as much as... Our son started at Nido Black Forest in November 2022! He has developed so much and he adores his educators as much as we do. We feel confident leaving him there knowing he is in a safe and healthy environment with delicious food and an excellent range of activities! All the educators are amazing and we also love interacting with the other parents at drop off and pick up! Could not recommend Nido Black Forest more! Read more
On behalf of our wonderful Nido team, we thank you for the lovely feedback, Michelle!