Nido Early School Butler

🍽️ Exciting News from Our Kitchen! 🍽️
Our wonderful cook, Maddie, was delighted to receive a brand new Thermomix to support the preparation of fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals for our children each day.

This exciting addition to our kitchen will further enhance Maddie’s ability to create a variety of wholesome meals and snacks from scratch, while efficiently incorporating fresh ingredients into our seasonal menus. At Nido Butler, we recognise the important role that nutritious food plays in supporting children's growth, wellbeing, and learning, and we are committed to providing high quality dining experiences that nourish both body and mind.

We can't wait to see the many healthy and tasty creations Maddie will prepare for our children to enjoy! 👩‍🍳💛🌱

School Holiday Creative Fun Comes to Butler Central

Families in Butler are invited to experience a week of free, hands on creative play, as Nido Early School Butler brings its much loved learning experiences into the heart of Butler Central.

From 13–17 July, between 10am and 12pm, children can join the Nido team near Woolworths for a series of engaging activities designed to spark curiosity, imagination and joy.

At the activation, children will explore a variety of creative, sensory and hands-on experiences that reflect Nido’s educational philosophy. Activities include:
🌿Discovering the sunflower life cycle through interactive exploration
🌿Creating with natural playdough and loose parts
🌿Experimenting with light and shadow play

Each activity is thoughtfully designed to encourage creativity, problem-solving and a love of learning in a warm, welcoming environment.

This shopping centre activation is a celebration of Nido’s commitment to connecting with families beyond the classroom. By bringing enriching experiences into a local community space, Nido Early School Butler is making quality early learning accessible, visible and inclusive for all.

Whether you’re already part of the Nido family or discovering the centre for the first time, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet educators, explore Nido’s approach and see how every day can be filled with meaningful learning moments.

Join the Fun

No bookings are required. Simply drop in and enjoy free school holiday creative fun with your little ones.

📍 Butler Central (near Woolworths)
📅 13–17 July
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm

Last week, we were delighted to welcome the WA Police Force to our service for a special incursion for an extension of our learning following Thank a First Responder Day.

The children were excited to explore a real police vehicle, learn about the important role police officers play in keeping our communities safe, and investigate some of the equipment they use in their everyday work. Experiences such as these provide valuable opportunities for children to build connections with community helpers, ask questions, and develop a deeper understanding of the people who support and protect us.

A special thank you to one of our wonderful Kindy families for helping to make this experience possible. It was incredibly meaningful for the children to see one of their peers proudly showcase the important role their dad plays in serving our community.

We are grateful for the opportunity to strengthen children's understanding of community, belonging, and citizenship through authentic, real world experiences.

Meet Manvi, one of our dedicated Educators in Classroom 3. Manvi holds a Graduate Diploma in Children’s Services and brings a strong foundation of knowledge, passion, and professionalism to her everyday practice. She is committed to creating a warm, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where each child feels safe, valued, and supported to reach their full potential. ✨

Through her thoughtful interactions and caring approach, Manvi supports children’s learning and development across all areas, encouraging confidence, curiosity, and independence. She values building strong relationships with children, families, and her fellow educators, recognising the importance of collaboration in creating meaningful learning experiences.

Manvi’s knowledge of early childhood development, combined with her calm and caring nature, allows her to thoughtfully plan experiences that reflect the children’s interests while supporting their growth and wellbeing. We are so grateful to have Manvi as part of our Classroom 3 team and appreciate the positivity, dedication, and care she brings to our service each day.

At Nido Early School Butler, our Executive Service Manager Lauren leads explorations inspired by the 100 Languages of Children philosophy, thoughtfully utilising our wet atelier, sensory atelier, piazza, and beautifully designed learning environments. Through these rich and intentional experiences, children are encouraged to express themselves creatively, investigate ideas, and engage in meaningful hands on learning in a variety of ways.

She works collaboratively alongside educators, guiding and mentoring practice to ensure learning opportunities remain responsive, holistic, and aligned with our service philosophy. By creating inviting provocations and nurturing environments, she supports children to explore, question, create, and connect with the world around them while fostering a strong sense of belonging, wellbeing, and agency.

These daily experiences reflect our commitment to providing high quality early education where children’s voices, ideas, and individual ways of learning are valued and celebrated.

As part of their ongoing sustainability project, Classroom 4 have been deeply exploring the importance of water and the role it plays in supporting living environments. This week, the children took a walk across our man made ocean, engaging in meaningful conversations and observations about what may live beneath the surface.

Throughout the experience, the children shared their ideas and theories about marine animals, their habitats, and how oceans provide homes and food sources for many living creatures. Educators supported the children in extending their understanding through discussions around caring for our environment, the impact of water pollution, and ways we can help protect our waterways and marine life.

The experience encouraged curiosity, critical thinking, and environmental awareness while also supporting language development and collaborative learning. Through hands-on exploration and inquiry based discussions, the children are developing a growing understanding of sustainability and the importance of caring for the world around them. 🌿

Last week during our team meeting, our educators participated in a professional development yoga training session facilitated through YogaMigos. The session focused on the importance of mindfulness, emotional regulation, and deep breathing practices within early childhood education, while also equipping educators with a range of simple yoga movements and strategies that can be incorporated into everyday practice with young children.

Throughout the training, the team explored how yoga and mindfulness experiences can support children’s overall wellbeing by promoting self-awareness, resilience, body coordination, and relaxation. Educators were guided through practical techniques designed to help children develop calming strategies, strengthen their ability to regulate emotions, and build confidence through movement and intentional breathing exercises.

The session also highlighted the value of creating calm, responsive learning environments where children feel supported to pause, reflect, and connect with their bodies and emotions. Our team greatly valued the opportunity to further extend their knowledge and develop meaningful practices that can be embedded into daily routines to support the holistic development and wellbeing of our young learners. 🌿

Meet Eleesha, our dedicated Lead Educator of Classroom 4. Eleesha brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to her role, creating a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child feels safe, supported, and valued. ✨

With extensive experience within early childhood education, alongside the invaluable perspective of being a mother herself, Eleesha has a deep understanding of the importance of building strong relationships with children and families. Her caring and calm approach allows children to develop confidence, independence, and a strong sense of belonging within the classroom environment.

Eleesha is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that are guided by the children’s interests, strengths, and individual developmental needs. She consistently fosters opportunities for exploration, creativity, and discovery while supporting each child’s social and emotional wellbeing.

We are incredibly fortunate to have Eleesha leading Classroom 4 and supporting our children to learn, grow, and thrive each day.

At Nido Butler, the children thoroughly enjoy caring for and exploring our worm farm as part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental education. 🌱

Through this hands on experience, the children are developing an understanding of the important role worms play within our ecosystem, including composting, recycling food scraps, and supporting healthy plant growth. Engaging with the worm farm encourages curiosity, responsibility, and respect for the natural environment while fostering meaningful conversations around sustainable practices and caring for living things.

The children take great pride in observing the worms closely, feeding them, and contributing to the maintenance of our garden in a purposeful and engaging way.