Now enrolling · Eaglehawk, Bendigo
Where every child is known, safe, and free to discover.
Premium long day care in Eaglehawk for children six weeks to five years — opening mid-January 2027. Secure your place before we open.
+61 401 519 892Why Discovery Nest
Why families choose Discovery Nest.
Premium care, warm people, and quality systems from the very first day.
Safe by design
Secure, supervised, and built around your child's wellbeing. Safety is the foundation, not a feature.
Educators who stay
Warm, qualified educators who know your child by name. Stability is what children — and parents — quietly need most.
Backed by 30+ years
Operations and compliance led with ELC Group, a national early-learning partner. Quality systems from day one — not built from scratch.
Play with purpose
Play-based, inquiry-led, Reggio-leaning learning aligned to the EYLF — because the early years matter most.
Spaces that spark
Bright, natural, considered indoor and outdoor environments where curiosity has room to grow.
Fresh meals daily
Nutritious meals and snacks prepared on-site, allergy-aware, by qualified cooks.
Programs by age
A dedicated room for every stage.
From first steps to school-ready — six weeks to five years, each with a tailored program.
Nursery
6 weeks – 2 yrs
Gentle beginnings — low ratios, secure attachment, and sensory-rich days.
Toddlers
2 – 3 yrs
Busy, curious and growing — play-based learning, language and big feelings.
Pre-Kinder
3 – 4 yrs
Building confidence — independence, early literacy, numeracy and friendships.
Kindergarten
4 – 5 yrs
Ready for school — an ECT-led approved kindergarten program.
Join the waitlist
Secure your spot — in two minutes.
Joining is free. You'll get instant confirmation and your place in line, then we'll keep you close with centre updates until a place opens in your child's age group.
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Your child
A day here
The rhythm of a Discovery Nest day.
- 01Arrive & settle
- 02Morning play & discovery
- 03Nutritious lunch
- 04Rest
- 05Afternoon learning
- 06Reunite
How the waitlist works
Three simple steps to your child's place.
Join
A two-minute form. You'll get instant confirmation and your place in line.
We keep you close
Centre updates, educator intros and CCS guidance land in your inbox while you wait.
Visit & enrol
When a place opens in your child's age group, we invite you in. No chasing, no missing out.
Fees & CCS
Quality care, made affordable.
CCS-approved — most families pay a fraction of the daily fee. And from 2026, the new 3-Day Guarantee means more subsidised care for more families.
CCS-approved provider
Eligible families typically save ~75–85% on the daily fee.
Estimate your cost
Use our CCS calculator to see your likely out-of-pocket per day.
From our founder
A promise to families.
“We're building Discovery Nest as a place where every child is truly known — safe, nurtured and free to discover who they are. That's the promise I make to every family who joins us.”
Meet some of the educators who'll know your child by name
- PriyaCentre Director
- TomEarly Childhood Teacher
- MeiNursery Lead
- SofiaToddlers Educator
- JackKindergarten Educator
From the blog
Guides to help you choose with confidence.
Practical, jargon-free reading for families — from choosing care to understanding the Child Care Subsidy.
Secure your child's place
Places at Discovery Nest are limited and filling ahead of opening. Join the waitlist — it takes two minutes, and we'll keep you close until a spot opens in your child's age group.