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Nino Early Learning Adventures - Elsternwick

Nino Early Learning Adventures - Elsternwick

31 Nepean Hwy (Enter via service lane), Elsternwick, VIC, 3185 view map
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(03) 9122 8588

Care Type:

Long Day Care

Hours:

7:00am to 6:30pm

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Address:

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

5.0

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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!

- Bryce Butterworth

About Nino Early Learning Adventures - Elsternwick

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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Services Provided by Nino Early Learning Adventures - Elsternwick

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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.

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.

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.

Fees & Vacancies

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$177 /day

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Nino Early Learning Adventures - Elsternwick Reviews (45)

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Bryce Butterworth

Oct, 2025

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!

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Iva Lamkum

Sep, 2025

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.

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kate rees

Jul, 2025

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

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NQS

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NQS Rating Breakdown

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Exceeding

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Educational Program and Practice Exceeding
Children's Health and Safety Meeting
Physical environment Meeting
Staffing Arrangements Exceeding
Relationships with children Exceeding
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Meeting
Governance and leadership Exceeding
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