Musical Minds has partnered with Nido Essendon to bring Music Education to the wider community. Each week the Musical Minds teacher, who specialises in music for the younger years, brings a live music education program to the children at Nido Essendon. The children and the educators at Nido Essendon are involved in the sessions, joining in the singing, dancing with the children and learning to play the instruments. It is wonderful to hear how engaged the children are in these sessions as we connect music, the world around us, First Nations culture and the wider community through music education. A huge thank you to Nido Essendon for understanding the benefits that Music Education has in all areas of child's social, emotional and physical development. Thank you for advocating for more music education in a child's life. Tanya - Director of Musical Minds

We’ve been attending this centre for over two years now, since my child was just 5 months old. It truly feels like a second home for my child. Even during holidays, my child asks to go to school every morning, which says a lot as a parent and makes me so happy. We really appreciate how caring and dedicated the educators are. Especially Hardeep always welcomes my child with such warmth, Vy consistently provides fun and engaging activities, and Kiara thoughtfully shares updates about the day and genuinely cares about my child’s wellbeing. All of the educators and the management team are incredibly friendly and welcoming — they always greet us with a smile, creating such a positive and comforting environment. We’re so grateful to be part of this centre. Thank you Nido Essendon!

Essendon Nido is a fantastic centre. My kids have been going to the centre for 4 years now and I can honestly say it has never been in better shape! All the educators are great people. Special thanks to Mikayla, Jae, Bianca, Vy and Jenny!

We’ve been attending this centre for ~ 4 months now. The centre, especially the common areas are often dirty, glass and high touch areas are not wiped frequently to control any infections such as HFM and gastro. It’s visible dirt and it makes you feel gross dropping off or picking up. I’ve mentioned to the staff multiple times and they’ve said that the cleaners come twice a week. I’ve even started taking a wipe to clean bits as I walk through. Transitions and orientations were met with more lip service than actual service delivery as the systems we were told would happen we haven’t seen all of yet. And the staff broke the golden rule of child care workers- don’t tell parents that a child has walked before they tell you they have! This demonstrates a lack of a culture of family first care feeding through the company when this isn’t policy.

Our daughter has been going to this centre for almost a year now, and it genuinely feels like a real community. From the induction through to the trial days, the experience has been smooth and positive and most importantly, our little one absolutely loves it. She’s built great connections with several educators, and it really shows at drop-off and pick-up when she’s all smiles. We really appreciate the collaborative approach between educators and parents. Every few months we set new goals together, which helps guide her learning and development. The centre’s app is also fantastic it’s so nice being able to check in on her day and see photos of what she’s been up to. Recently our daughter needed glasses, and the educators couldn’t have been more supportive. They even ran a little session to help explain it to the other kids, which meant a lot to us! Highly recommend Essendon Nido

As a first-time mum, I can’t express enough how grateful I am for the team at Nido Essendon. From the very first day, they’ve made every drop-off feel calm and reassuring, I’ve never once doubted that my daughter is in safe, caring hands. She’s now 18 months old and absolutely loves going to “school.” Every afternoon she comes home happy, clean, and full of smiles. Each week I notice new things she’s learned, little words, gestures, and routines, and I can clearly see the care and effort the educators put into helping her grow and develop. What I appreciate most is how genuinely warm and attentive the staff are. They know her personality, what she enjoys, and how to comfort her when she needs it. That kind of trust means the world to me as a parent. Thank you to everyone at Nido Essendon for creating such a beautiful, nurturing environment, you’ve made this whole journey of motherhood feel that bit easier and a lot more joyful.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our family has had an absolutely wonderful experience at Nido Early Learning Centre Essendon since our son started attending at the beginning of this year after relocating to the area. What stands out most is the genuine care and dedication of the educators. Our son has formed strong bonds with his teachers, and it's clear they truly care about each child's development and wellbeing. The entire staff contributes to creating a warm, welcoming community atmosphere that makes both children and parents feel valued. The daily program is excellent - our son comes home excited to tell us about the various incursions, activities, and adventures he's had throughout the day. It's wonderful to see him so engaged and enthusiastic about learning. The variety of experiences offered keeps him stimulated and curious. The facilities are modern, well-maintained, and spotlessly clean, which gives us tremendous peace of mind knowing our son is in a safe and hygienic environment. The attention to detail in maintaining the centre really shows the professionalism of the team. As working parents, it's invaluable to have complete confidence that our child is not just being looked after, but is truly thriving in such a nurturing environment. We couldn't be happier with our choice and would highly recommend Nido Early Learning Centre Essendon to any families in the area. Thank you to all the staff for making our son's early learning journey such a positive one!

After moving to Essendon and visiting many childcare centres in the area, I happened to tour Nido Early Learning and met Pete. After a quick visit, I returned with my wife, and we immediately decided to enrol our son. It turned out to be one of the best decisions we’ve made—our son loves going every morning. The educators and admin staff are genuinely caring, and the centre offers a wonderful variety of programs such as community walks and Monday morning sports sessions. We especially appreciate the daily and weekly updates with photos, which help us stay connected with our son’s learning and activities. He has never complained about attending and often asks us to pick him up late so he can spend more time there, which shows how welcoming and supportive the environment is. The centre also has a great kindergarten program, and our son enjoys the hot meals prepared by the chef. A thoughtful bonus is the breakfast-on-the-go for parents—I particularly love the wraps and never miss them! I highly recommend Nido Early Learning to any parents looking for a childcare centre that provides a caring, engaging, and memorable experience for their child.

The morning parents’ brekky from the chef is such a nice touch, honestly the cherry on top before heading to work. The app is awesome — you get daily updates on everything, from nappy changes to cute photos of what the kids have been up to. It’s so nice feeling in the loop all day. The place is always clean, and I love that they use sustainable, reusable materials. It’s such a great way to get the kids thinking about looking after the planet from early on.