Discover a place where learning is always an adventure!

Welcome to
Niño Early Learning Adventures


A place where children can explore, learn, investigate, discover, create and have fun, and where learning is always an adventure!

Exceptional childcare centres and kindergartens

Family owned and operated, we provide idyllic early learning centres across Melbourne where every child is cherished and empowered to become brave, creative, resilient and kind.

Everything we do is about providing the best start for every child. Our purpose built centres and learning environments are thoughtfully designed to appeal to the curious nature of children. Our holistic approach to curriculum and nutritionally developed seasonal menus ensure children are nourished and inspired to reach their full learning potential.

With dedicated and passionate educators, we guide, respect and support children aged six weeks to six years. This is a unique place for children to explore, learn, investigate, discover, create and have fun.

Welcome to Niño Early Learning Adventures, where learning is always an adventure.

Exceptional childcare centres and kindergartens

Family owned and operated, we provide idyllic early learning centres across Melbourne where every child is cherished and empowered to become brave, creative, resilient and kind.

Everything we do is about providing the best start for every child. Our purpose built centres and learning environments are thoughtfully designed to appeal to the curious nature of children. Our holistic approach to curriculum and nutritionally developed seasonal menus ensure children are nourished and inspired to reach their full learning potential.

With dedicated and passionate educators, we guide, respect and support children aged six weeks to six years. This is a unique place for children to explore, learn, investigate, discover, create and have fun.

Welcome to Niño Early Learning Adventures, where learning is always an adventure.

There’s always more to explore at Niño ELA

Our enhancement programs provide a world of experiences for children to extend their discovery. Our specialist classes include physical education, Spanish language, mindfulness, yoga and music.

Healthy Food,
Healthy Minds

Nino ELA Nutrition
Happy Thriving Children Nino ELA

Happy, Thriving Children

We Are What We Eat

Healthy Food, Healthy Minds

We’re passionate about the importance of nutritional education at an early age. Dr Lauren Burns (PhD), our Nutritional Ambassador and Olympic gold medallist, shares our passion for building healthy eating habits.

Emergent Learning and Positive Education Frameworks

Happy, Thriving Children

Our emergent learning and positive education frameworks aims to empower the whole child by creating meaningful learning experiences that promote overall wellbeing.

There’s always
more to explore
at Niño ELA

Our enhancement programs provide a world of experiences for children to extend their discovery. Our specialist classes include physical education, Spanish language, mindfulness, yoga and music.

Healthy Food, Healthy Minds

We’re passionate about the importance of nutritional education at an early age. Dr Lauren Burns (PhD), our Nutritional Ambassador and Olympic gold medallist, shares our passion for building healthy eating habits.

Happy, Thriving Children

Our emergent learning and positive education frameworks aims to empower the whole child by creating meaningful learning experiences that promote overall wellbeing.

Why Choose Niño ELA

Niño ELA’s mindful curriculum is built around flexible indoor and outdoor learning environments. Working together with families, we create individual learning programs that consider interests, physical, personal, social and emotional wellbeing as well as cognitive aspects of learning.

Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework of Australia, our unique education curriculum harnesses the theory of emergent learning and the science of positive psychology.

“Gorgeous new centre with excellent facilities and setting for kids. Lovely staff and they go above and beyond to plan out interesting activities for the kids and serve amazing food too. Highly recommend (it).”
Natasha, Niño ELA Elsternwick Parent
“My daughter has been coming here for years, she has improved so much. Her speech, politeness, confidence. The staff are amazing, great educators!”
Priya, Niño ELA Malvern East Parent

“I love this place! It’s such an enriching atmosphere with all sorts of great activities. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to send (my) kids to. Transparent, accommodating, and informative.”

Jonathan, Niño ELA Ashburton Parent

“The staff are amazing with my children, they always make them feel welcome! They always go above and beyond! My kids have learnt so much already and can’t wait to watch them grow in such a great environment.”

Harper, Niño ELA Saratoga Estate Parent

“I was so anxious about Jackson’s first day at childcare. But the staff where so calming and understanding. They soothed me through my tears and gave me the time I needed to leave him. I was told to call whenever and how many times I needed and I did. They are simply fantastic. The facility is fantastic. I simply love Niño ELA for both me and my son.”

Highly recommended!”

Nicole, Niño ELA Melton Parent
“Professional and warm staff members throughout the centre. A genuine interest in our child’s welfare and needs. New facilities with beautiful outside space.”
Esther, Niño ELA Montmorency Parent

“The educators have been amazing to my children and honestly I feel very comfortable with my children being there. The relationships they have built with their educators are beautiful and make me feel like they’re safe, in good hands!”

Anna D, Niño ELA Bundoora Parent

“Your centre has been amazing. In the short time my daughter has been attending, I’ve noticed a huge development in her education, confidence and other areas. Your educators are very welcoming and engaged in the children which puts my mind at ease upon pick & drop off. The food is amazing … The variety in the diet is great and upon pick up I see my daughter enjoying her afternoon tea and how healthy it all is. Your admin team are next level amazing & always so friendly and welcoming also. Couldn’t be more happy.”

Olivia R, Niño ELA Point Cook Parent

“Great values that align with my own.  Cultural acceptance and celebration of differences.  Caring staff who are approachable.  Amazing programs included such as music and yoga.”

Jane, Niño ELA Ashburton Parent

“The team at Melton Niño are a friendly and supportive team. The service itself is always clean and presentable. The experience they have for the kids are amazing and at the interest of the children. The staff all bring a loving, caring and family environment. All staff take the time out of their day to make you feel welcomed on the daily! Most of all we feel our child is 100% safe and happy at all times and for us that’s what matters.”

Jessica, Niño ELA Melton Parent

“Lovely, clean, engaging rooms for kids to explore and learn in. Friendly, welcoming and caring staff. My son is always very happy to go and seems to really like the educators.”

Katia, Niño ELA Montmorency Parent

“We really appreciate the level of care our children get at the centre. The educators are very switched on and genuinely care about the wellbeing of the children. Even the front of house know all the children by name, which is incredible. Thank you to all educators, chefs and admin staff at Nino, we as parents would not be able to work in peace if it wasn’t for you. :)”

Ritu, Niño ELA Point Cook Parent

“Management team is very engaged and great at listening and moving things forward. Permanent staff is great, very creative at planning activities to develop the children even the very young ones.”

Pauline, Niño ELA Elsternwick Parent

“Clean centre, healthy and diverse meals offered, lots of fun activities, centre keeps us up to date with day-to-day progress, lovely staff, easy pick up/drop off.”

Monica, Niño ELA Preston Parent

“The comfort I feel leaving my son with any of the staff is something I didn’t think I would feel but all the staff are beyond friendly and show such a high ability to support and offer what my son needs. He learns so much and loves going.”

Heather, Niño ELA Lalor Parent

“I love all the staff, the updates on the app, the meals they are given and how much they have learnt, they are always singing new songs and counting more. The girls never want to leave which I think is a huge sign that it’s an amazing place for them :)”

Georgia, Niño ELA Point Cook Parent

“Fabulous friendly staff who always think of the children first and a great duty of care; they support each and every child. Great communication as well.”

Natalie C, Niño ELA Ivanhoe

“Your Educators, your staff, your facilities. I recommended Niño ELA to my friend who then recommended [Niño ELA] to her friend and that friend has told other friends about it. Niño ELA are 10/10 in everything.”

Jessica S, Niño ELA Point Cook

Our Locations

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Ashburton

Ashburton

356-358 Warrigal Road, Ashburton
Phone: (03) 9813 9900
Hours of operation: 7:00am – 6:30pm

Blackburn North

Blackburn North

103 – 107 Koonung Road, Blackburn North
Phone: (03) 8878 0800
Hours of operation: 7:00am – 6:30pm

Bundoora

Bundoora

222 Plenty Road, Bundoora
Access via 2 Enterprise Drive
Phone: (03) 9977 6650
Hours of operation: 6:30am – 6:30pm

Craigieburn

Craigieburn

162 Elevation Boulevard, Craigieburn
Phone: (03) 9123 8411
Hours of operation: 6:30am - 6:30pm

Elsternwick

Elsternwick

31 Nepean Highway, Elsternwick
Phone: (03) 9132 5045
Hours of operation: 7:00am - 6:30pm

Hawthorn East

Hawthorn East

760 Toorak Rd, Hawthorn East
Phone: (03) 9421 6755
Coming Soon

Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe

27 Livingstone Street, Ivanhoe
Phone: (03) 9081 2166
Hours of operation: 6:30am – 6:30pm

Lalor

Lalor

Level 1 / 53 Mosaic Dr, Lalor
Mosaic Village, Entrance via Mirka Drive
Phone: (03) 9086 8850
Hours of operation: 6:30am – 6:30pm

Malvern East

Malvern East

11 – 15 Chadstone Road, Malvern East
Phone: (03) 9086 4800
Hours of operation: 7:00am – 6:30pm

Montmorency

Montmorency

59-61 Para Road, Montmorency
Phone: (03) 8508 8108
Hours of operation: 6:30am - 6:30pm

Point Cook

Point Cook

60 – 62 Florey Avenue, Point Cook
Phone: (03) 8878 2800
Hours of operation: 6:30am – 6:30pm

Point Cook (Saratoga Estate)

Point Cook (Saratoga Estate)

1 Winterberry Road, Point Cook
Phone: (03) 9111 8150
Hours of operation: 6:30am – 6:30pm

Preston

Preston

365 Bell Street, Preston
Entrance via Blanch St
Phone: (03) 8582 7000
Hours of operation: 7:00am – 6:30pm

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We are now taking enrolments

At Niño ELA, there’s always more to explore!