Nino Early Learning Adventures - Elsternwick

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Nino Early Learning Adventures - Elsternwick Centre overview
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(03) 9122 8588Nino Early Learning Adventures - Elsternwick Centre highlights
- 3 & 4 year old Government Funded Kindergarten Programs
- Enhancement Programs - Tennis Lessons, Spanish Lessons, Yoga, Mindfulness, Rhythm & Moves, Cooking Classes - all included in the fee
- Inhouse Chef with meals designed by Nino ELA chefs and cooked onsite daily.
Rated Exceeding National Quality Standards, Niño ELA Elsternwick is a purpose-built child care centre housed within part of a Heritage listed building in Melbourne’s inner suburbs. With passionate, dedicated educators, this centre strives to provide the highest quality care with a focus on positive education.
From 7.00am - 6.30pm, the centre offers care for children from 6 weeks - 6 years old. The outdoor areas offer huge sandpits, wooden cubby houses, mud kitchens with water and a sheltered area under a large rotunda.
Parents can rest easy, knowing their nursery child has their own dedicated educator at the centre to offer continuity of care. Niño ELA Elsternwick is conveniently located just moments away from Elsternwick station, and just minutes away from Elsternwick Primary School.
Niño ELA Elsternwick is passionate about your child’s nutritional education.Children are encouraged to help plant and harvest food from the communal garden, share meals with their friends, and reduce their food waste by composting their scraps.
Niño ELA chefs have developed a fresh, seasonally influenced and nutritionally balanced menu that tastes great and enhances wellbeing. All food is cooked on site daily and is adjusted for individual dietary requirements. It’s not only healthy, it’s food they’ll love to eat.
Children are offered progressive meals which demonstrate respect for children's choices, offering them the flexibility to decide when to join the table for their meal.
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Get to know us
Centre philosophy

Centre philosophy
Respect: Considerate and compassionate, Niño ELA Elsternwick value the diverse perspectives, experiences, knowledge and skills that each person brings. They create an environment where everyone feels appreciated and can belong.
Bravery: Curious and progressive, Niño ELA Elsternwick is passionate about advancing early childhood education. They push boundaries, try new approaches and explore possibilities to create richer, more holistic learning experiences and stronger foundations for life.
Everyday wonder: Creative and inspiring, Niño ELA Elsternwick recognises how important and amazing the early years are. They share and celebrate the special moments and allow every child to flourish at their own pace.
The True You: To bring out the best in others, Niño ELA Elsternwick believes they must be proud of who they are. Honest, reliable, diligent and genuine, they always strive for excellence and deliver on their promises.
Programs

Programs
Niño Early Learning Adventures Elsternwick understands that your child’s needs and interests go beyond the standard curriculum. They provide a world of experiences for children to extend their knowledge and skills.
Specialist classes include:
- Spanish language
- Yoga
- Music
- Sports
- Sustainability
The children also enjoy many incursions and excursions to extend on their learning.
About the curriculum

About the curriculum
Niño ELA Elsternwick seeks to ensure that your child develops a nurturing relationship with a primary educator, which helps them to develop a sense of trust, security and safety. They work with your family to develop goals for your child, seeking to understand what your little one needs in order to grow, learn and thrive.
Inquisitive and busy toddlers are nurtured and empowered by Niño ELA Elsternwick’s qualified educators, giving the children a sense of ownership of their learning.
The toddler program encourages discovery, mastery and self-regulation to inspire a love of learning and a desire to explore and create. The educators work in collaboration with families on key milestones during this action-packed developmental stage, such as toilet training and independence at mealtimes.
As the children grow, they move into Niño ELA Elsternwick’s kindergarten program to prepare them for the next stage of their life at ‘big school.’
Led by a Bachelor Qualified Teacher and a Diploma Qualified Educator, the 3 year old program is designed to help build confidence, a sense of belonging and a love of adventure. They find out what makes your child tick, what gets them excited, and factor this into their play.
In the 4 year old kindergarten program, a Bachelor Qualified Teacher and a Diploma Qualified Educator prepare individualised experiences depending on the interests of the child. They encourage them to take part in activities that they are likely to experience in primary school.
Health & nutrition

Health & nutrition
Niño ELA Elsternwick is passionate about your child’s nutritional education. Children are encouraged to help plant and harvest food from the communal garden, share meals with their friends, and reduce their food waste by composting their scraps.
Niño ELA chefs have developed a fresh, seasonally influenced and nutritionally balanced menu that tastes great and enhances wellbeing. All food is cooked on site daily and is adjusted for individual dietary requirements. It’s not only healthy, it’s food they’ll love to eat.
Think waffles, muffins, toast and cereal for breakfast; crumbed fish or pasta bake for lunch; vegetable dip, yoghurt, wholesome cake and seasonal fruit for snacks. Children are offered progressive meals which demonstrate respect for children's choices, offering them the flexibility to decide when to join the table for their meal.
Programs

Programs
Morning
Sophia is 8 months old and is ready to enjoy a morning of music, as the educators have set the nursery children up with musical instruments on the mat.
Lunch
After lunch Sophia sits with her favourite educator to enjoy a book before she heads off for a nap.
Afternoon
The little ones are outside to enjoy the fresh air. Sophia loves playing in the sandpit, patting the sand to make different patterns.
Morning
Owen is almost two years old and is excited about this morning’s excursion to Elsternwick Park Playground. Everyone walks together and enjoys the sun and fresh air.
Lunch
After lunch, Owen joins his friends for a yoga session with their educator. Owen is learning a lot about the names of the different poses.
Afternoon
Ready to burn off some energy, Owen and his friends head outside where they have fun in the cubby houses. They play pretend games until it is time to pack up for the day.
Morning
Ella is three and a half years old and loves messy play. She and her friends have set themselves up in the mud kitchen where they pretend to make and sell cakes.
Lunch
Ella loves to help with recycling and composting at the centre. She enjoys the sustainability lessons with her educator, where she learns about how to conserve water.
Afternoon
Spanish lessons are lots of fun at the centre, and Ella enjoys the games, singing and fun that come with it.
Parent communication and involvement

Parent communication and involvement
There’s no need for parents and carers to miss out on any of the joy and special moments in their child’s life. Activities, photographs and milestones can all be shared with the private online communication app, Xplor.

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31 Nepean Hwy (Enter via service lane)Elsternwick, VIC, 3185

Centre Reviews
We can’t say enough about how wonderful our experience has been at Nino Elsternwick! The warm, inviting atmosphere makes you feel right at... We can’t say enough about how wonderful our experience has been at Nino Elsternwick! The warm, inviting atmosphere makes you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. We absolutely love hearing the updates about our child’s special moments and milestones, which the team shares with such care and enthusiasm. A huge thank you to Laura, Sophie, and the entire team for their incredible dedication and love! Read more
We have absolutely loved every minute of our time at Nino. Our son has truly thrived under their care, and we are so... We have absolutely loved every minute of our time at Nino. Our son has truly thrived under their care, and we are so grateful for the warmth, support, and nurturing environment the centre provides. The educators go above and beyond to create a space where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to grow. Unfortunately, with our family relocating further away, the daily travel will no longer be feasible. It’s bittersweet to move on, as it will be very hard to find another centre that matches the special experience we’ve had at Nino. We will always treasure our time here and can’t thank the team enough for the positive impact they’ve had on our son and our family. Read more
Nino elsternwick We consider you the family we needed. Thank you for everything you do, and for being such a special part of our... Nino elsternwick We consider you the family we needed. Thank you for everything you do, and for being such a special part of our lives. From the very first day we walked through your doors, we felt a sense of comfort and trust that’s hard to put into words. You all welcomed our Buttercup with open arms, genuine smiles, and hearts full of care. The nurturing environment, thoughtful routines, and constant communication have given us complete peace of mind — something every parent hopes for when choosing a daycare. What makes you truly special is how well you understand our Buttercup, you truly get him, and that means the world to us. You enjoy his cheekiness and you nurture his spirited personality in the most loving and positive way. It’s clear that you see him for who he is and help him grow and learn. On a personal note, I leave for work uplifted by our morning chats , your warmth and kindness set a positive tone for the rest of my day, and I can’t thank you enough for that. Buttercup is thriving in your care and it's all thanks to the incredible team Thank you XxxxX Read more