Nido Early School Donvale

My child has been going to the centre for 3 years and we have watched her grow both emotionally and socially. The Staff are so warm and kind and have always welcomed my family with open arms. With learning inspired by the 'Reggio Emilia approach', I have seen a lot of self-awareness with my child and her learning journey.

The previous review is certainly incorrect. I worked with the current director at her previous centre (in Forest Hill) and she was one of the best directors I have ever worked with. Our centre had 43 five star reviews and I don't know of any staff members who were unhappy with her management. When she moved on many educators and families also left. I miss working with her and hope to work with her again in the future!

This is the worst center you can ever choose for your child. The new director is from another well known franchised childcare centre at Forest Hill VIC and all employees disliked her ver much. Since she took over this centre, all the previous great educators left within a month. Under qualified educator were incharge the kinder rooms. Children were forced to go out and play when UV light was above 10. Many incidents/injurt happen to different children on daily basiss. Nice and shiny on the outside… rotten on the inside. Rude, incompetent, and conniving management. Bad culture and brazen nepotism

It was a great experience to work with Nido Donvale team. I was so amazed to watch the team work and how they care about the children learning at Nido. There transition is really smooth and fully support children to flourish. I love the care and attention they give to all children.The manager is very friendly and loving person who always make sure that educators and children are doing okay.Again, I am really glad to work with this team!!!!

We have been at Nido since 2018 and have loved it for both of our children.We have worked out way through the whole centre with fabulous caring staff as well as love and support from Deb the manager. The staff all knew who we were and who our child was, the always gave us infosmtuin and feedback each day on pick up as well as via the communication app.I loved that the kids were able to go on excursions like to Chesterfield farm, the aquarium and museums. We left the ce tee only because of a house move and even kept sending our daughter and driving the hour round trip just because we were so happy there.I highly recommend NidoDonvale as Deb and Savannah run a beautiful carting and community supported centre. Thank you for taking such special care of our babies x

I called Nido today to ask questions regarding my child’s possible new enrolment for 2023. Whilst it is holidays I did expect a message to be taken and be contacted back however Jacinta (the service manager) was able to answer all my questions and more! I explained my concerns around my child having anxiety and how the transition would go however she was able to talk to me about orientation processes and other ways they can help her settle. Looking forward to seeing more of the community at Nido Donvale soon!

Thank you to the amazing team I work with at Nido Donvale.I have only been here a short time buy my first few weeks have been so smooth and everyone has made me and my daughter feel so welcome and part of the family already.My service manager has made a hard decisions to move to a new centre with my daughter so easy and I’m very grateful for that! So thank you. Here’s to working with an amazing team of professional educators and amazing families.

Two thumbs up from this very happy mumma! I have been nothing but impressed and delighted with Nido. My son used to attend another well known center in Forest Hill until the centre director left, followed by 4 amazing educators who followed her. The center was always very well run and the staff were clearly happy to be there. This speaks volumes of the person running the show. The quality of care declined drastically after their departure, so much so that I removed my son and followed the educators to Nido.Several families followed suit and we couldn’t be happier with the quality and level of care at Nido. After his first orientation, my son kept asking when he could go back to the “other daycare”. It was clear to me that he felt comfortable and happy even after a day. That is testament to the wonderful staff at Nido. It’s unfortunate to see disgruntled ex employees write poor reviews, particularly when it is clear they have copied portions of other posts verbatim and have no idea what nepotism actually means.

We have been SO happy with the team at Nido Donvale since moving our child here. All staff at the centre have been warm and welcoming and we have loved seeing the creative activities that the children are able to participate in.The food is nutritious and delicious and our little one is happy and learning lots which is all we can ask for. Would definitely recommend the centre to others.

My son started here in early 2023, not long after new management took over the service. From the first day we walked in to do a tour, I have felt nothing but warmth, support and kindness from everyone I have encountered - and that's not an exaggeration. My son has settled in to his room (baby room) quicker than I ever imagined, and is welcomed with smiles, hugs and kisses each day he attends. This service is truly creating that home away from home experience, something I never imagined possible; it really does feel like an extension of our 'village'.I have a background in early years education, and the program and documentation is just as impressive, with intentionally planned experiences and resources provided for the children. It really is the educators that make this service a true standout though; everyone looks like they really want to be there, and are genuinely excited to see the children each day. I feel so smug that we found Nido when we did, and look forward to continuing this special relationship for years to come.