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The Nest Schools Independence At The Nest Schools, each day holds a promise to our families. We will create a culture of kin...

We will create a culture of kindness, build the foundations for wellness for life, make learning fun, and continually take our best and make it better. Everything we do is intended to foster a love of learning and set our children up for a lifetime of happiness and success. As you compare other daycare and childcare facilities, we invite you to come experience The Nest difference!

🐾✨ Learning can be SO much fun! In our classroom, we’re discovering the different ways we can match animals—through play...
10/15/2026

🐾✨ Learning can be SO much fun! In our classroom, we’re discovering the different ways we can match animals—through playful toys, clever puzzles, and lots of hands-on exploring. Every match is a tiny win, and every smile is proof that learning sticks! In Independence, OH, we’re having a blast! 🧩🐶🐱

Those little pinwheels taught us big skills! 🌈🌀 We worked on how to breathe steadily, then aimed our breath to help the ...
10/14/2026

Those little pinwheels taught us big skills! 🌈🌀 We worked on how to breathe steadily, then aimed our breath to help the pinwheel spin. It was playful, calming, and super empowering—like learning self-control through something fun! 🎉✨

Chalk experiments were a BLAST today! 🎨✨ We explored what happens when you get chalk wet—watching the texture change and...
10/13/2026

Chalk experiments were a BLAST today! 🎨✨ We explored what happens when you get chalk wet—watching the texture change and the colors transform was seriously so much fun. Our curiosity was in full swing, squishing, swiping, and learning with every little splash! 😄💧

📚✨ A quick reminder that we will be closed on Monday, October 12th, for a Professional Development Day! Our team is exci...
10/09/2026

📚✨ A quick reminder that we will be closed on Monday, October 12th, for a Professional Development Day! Our team is excited to learn and plan for an even better school experience. We can't wait to see everyone back on Tuesday, October 13th!

📖💫 Babies reading = our favorite kind of magic! Today we’re snuggling up and turning pages together, because learning an...
10/08/2026

📖💫 Babies reading = our favorite kind of magic! Today we’re snuggling up and turning pages together, because learning and laughter belong in every routine. 🥰✨ What’s your favorite book to read again and again? Share your pick and let’s build a great list! 🌟

Counting is superpower training! 💪🔢 From “one” to “ten” (and beyond!), students are practicing number recognition, one-t...
10/07/2026

Counting is superpower training! 💪🔢 From “one” to “ten” (and beyond!), students are practicing number recognition, one-to-one counting, and building confidence through play. Come celebrate the little wins with us—because every correct count is a reason to smile! 😄🌈

Shapes, smiles, and lots of happy exploring! 🎈🧠 Our littlest learners can’t wait to grab, spin, and discover new shapes ...
10/06/2026

Shapes, smiles, and lots of happy exploring! 🎈🧠 Our littlest learners can’t wait to grab, spin, and discover new shapes during playtime. Each day brings fresh excitement and big curiosity—watch their confidence grow right here in Independence, OH! 🖍️🌟

🎨✨ We paint in all different ways here—using our hands, foam, and even paint pens! It’s such a fun way to explore your c...
10/05/2026

🎨✨ We paint in all different ways here—using our hands, foam, and even paint pens! It’s such a fun way to explore your creativity and see colors come to life in unexpected ways. What’s your favorite way to paint that isn’t with a brush? Tell us! 😊🖐️

Big adventures happen when children explore beyond the classroom! 🚀🌞 Our outside space supports building, creating, and ...
10/02/2026

Big adventures happen when children explore beyond the classroom! 🚀🌞 Our outside space supports building, creating, and learning through play—because curiosity grows best when kids can move, imagine, and try. Come see the magic in Independence, OH! 🧩

🎉 Exciting news: Independence, OH is now accepting new enrollments—and space is extremely limited! 🏡💛 Reach out right aw...
10/01/2026

🎉 Exciting news: Independence, OH is now accepting new enrollments—and space is extremely limited! 🏡💛 Reach out right away at 440-271-8430 to book your personal tour and get all the details. We’re ready to welcome you! 📞✨

A few weeks into the school year, what's new is starting to become familiar and those everyday routines are beginning to...
09/18/2026

A few weeks into the school year, what's new is starting to become familiar and those everyday routines are beginning to matter more than you might realize. 💚

For young children, routines are about so much more than staying on schedule. Familiar moments throughout the day can help children know what to expect, feel secure during transitions, build healthy habits, and create a stronger sense of connection and belonging.

The good news? Routines don’t have to be complicated. ✨ Getting dressed in the morning, a hug before school, talking together at dinner, or reading the same bedtime story each night can all become comforting cues children learn to count on.

At The Nest Schools, we see that same power in the classroom. Predictable rhythms give children the security of knowing what comes next while leaving plenty of room to play, explore, create, move, and discover.

As your family settles into a new school-year rhythm, remember: children need predictable parents, not perfect parents. 💚

To view the full blog post:
https://thenestschool.com/blog/whats-on-the-agenda-why-establishing-routine-is-crucial/

Nest Play Curriculum is growing right alongside our children!As we enter Year 6 we’re introducing thoughtful updates des...
09/14/2026

Nest Play Curriculum is growing right alongside our children!

As we enter Year 6 we’re introducing thoughtful updates designed to make purposeful play even more intentional, adaptable, and connected.

With clearer learning goals, more ways for teachers to bring activities to life, and parent-friendly activity summaries that show what children are learning along the way, these updates make Nest Play even more meaningful for teachers, children, and families.

When we understand the why behind the play, we can see just how much learning is happening in every moment. ✨

To view our blog post about year 6 curriculum updates: https://thenestschool.com/blog/nest-play-curriculum-updates-whats-new-in-year-6/

09/08/2026

Happy International Literacy Day from The Nest Schools! 📚✨ Today we celebrate the magic of books, stories, and early learning.

From read-aloud time to hands-on literacy activities, our teachers help children build strong language skills in a fun, supportive way. 💛🌈

To check out Buddy's Book Review of Read Aloud Stories, visit here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM6-Ddgp6fyID_-W77LFsH5KF0nkot8OY&si=_OsZKz9N1vn6tAdm

BIG news for The Nest Schools! ⭐🎉Our proprietary Nest Play Curriculum, which guides learning across our schools, has rec...
09/04/2026

BIG news for The Nest Schools! ⭐🎉
Our proprietary Nest Play Curriculum, which guides learning across our schools, has received exciting recognition from not one, but TWO states!

⭐ Ohio has approved Nest Play through its Step Up To Quality program.
⭐ North Carolina has named Nest Play an approved curriculum through the North Carolina Child Care Commission and NC DCDEE.

While these recognitions come from Ohio and North Carolina, they celebrate the curriculum our children and teachers experience across The Nest Schools every day. 💚

They reinforce something we’ve always believed: play-based learning is REAL learning. Every tower built, question sparked, masterpiece created, pretend game played, and discovery made is an opportunity to build the skills, confidence, creativity, and curiosity children will carry with them for years to come. ✨

We’re incredibly proud of Nest Play, the educators who bring it to life, and this recognition of the meaningful learning happening in our classrooms every day.

Want to learn more about what each recognition means?
⭐ North Carolina: https://thenestschool.com/blog/play-based-preschool-north-carolina-nest-play/
⭐ Ohio: https://thenestschool.com/blog/play-based-preschool-ohio-nest-play-curriculum/

08/31/2026

See what they’re learning. Know what’s coming next. Keep the learning going at home!

We’ve made it easier than ever for Nest families to stay connected to what their children are learning each month.

Our newly updated Monthly Curriculum pages give you a closer look at the activities and learning goals happening in your child’s classroom, plus easy access to Home-to-School Connection resources filled with ways to extend the learning beyond the classroom.

Finding it all is now even easier! 🎉 You can access Monthly Curriculum right from the main menu on our website.

Take a peek at what your child is learning this month and discover simple ways to be part of it at home! 🏡✨

Check out all of the monthly curriculum updates here: https://thenestschool.com/monthly-curriculum/

08/28/2026

New school year, new routines, and sometimes…new behaviors. 😅💛

Changes in schedules, classrooms, expectations, and everyday routines can be a lot for children to process. When children don’t yet have the words or the developmental skills to explain everything they’re feeling, those feelings can show up through their behavior instead.

So when the after-school meltdown happens or emotions suddenly feel a little bigger than usual, there may be more going on beneath the surface.

Yesterday, we talked about what to do when those tough moments get the best of us. Today, we’re looking at what those big moments might be telling us about them.

Because sometimes, big behavior is a bigger message. 💛

To view the full Nest Builders episode with Michelle Tovar from Practical Life Parenting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AlQBep57ho&t=869s

08/27/2026

New routines, busy mornings, changing schedules, big feelings… back-to-school season can be an adjustment for parents, too. 💛

Sometimes, in the middle of all that change, we lose our cool. We raise our voice. We react in a way we wish we hadn’t. What happens next matters.

Taking the time to repair, to acknowledge what happened, apologize, and talk about the feelings involved shows children something incredibly important: We all have big emotions. We all make mistakes. And we can take responsibility and make things right.

As your family settles into a new school-year rhythm, remember that emotional intelligence isn’t about handling every moment perfectly. Sometimes, some of the most meaningful lessons come from what we do after a hard moment. 🪺💛

To view our full Nest Builders episode with Parenting Coach Michelle Tovar from Practical Life Parenting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AlQBep57ho&t=869s

We’re back to the school year and with new classrooms, new schedules, new faces, and new routines can come some BIG feel...
08/26/2026

We’re back to the school year and with new classrooms, new schedules, new faces, and new routines can come some BIG feelings for children. 💛

Learning how to recognize, understand, and express those feelings is an important part of a child’s development and something we can help them practice from an early age.

Swipe through for simple ways to help your child navigate big emotions, build their emotional vocabulary, and develop skills that will support them far beyond the classroom. ➡️

Here’s to a new school year full of learning, growing, and feeling all the feelings! To read the full blog: https://thenestschool.com/blog/nurturing-emotional-intelligence-in-young-children/

08/24/2026

We love these refrigerator-worthy reviews from our families! 💛✨ Thank you for sharing how The Nest Schools helps you feel a peace of mind while your children are in our care. We love hearing about the positive impact we have on your families!

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7000 Rockside Road
Independence, OH
44131

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