The Nurture Nest

curation impresses strangers. attentiveness shapes hearts.

🌿 𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘-𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗗𝗟𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 — 𝟮 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 (𝟭𝟴+ 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗦) 🌿

Looking for a warm, nurturing home-based childcare environment where your toddler receives lots of individual attention and meaningful learning experiences?

I currently have 2 openings available for children 18 months and older.

✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

👶 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲
Typically only 2–3 children at a time, allowing for stronger relationships, individualized support, and flexibility in activities.

🥗 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲-𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀
Meals prepared in-home that always include fruit, vegetables, and/or protein to support growing bodies and healthy habits.

🧠 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆
Daily age-appropriate activities designed to support language development, motor skills, independence, creativity, and social growth.

📚 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗞 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Early learning experiences that build communication, early literacy, problem-solving skills, and independence.

📅 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲
Toddlers thrive with predictable rhythms for play, meals, rest, and learning.

📵 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Our focus is on books, hands-on learning, imaginative play, and real interaction.

🚶 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 & 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀
Fresh air, movement, and exploration are part of the day whenever weather permits.

🎒 𝗙𝘂𝗻 & 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀
Because of our very small group size, we can take occasional outings to fun places like parks, indoor play spaces, Chuck E. Cheese, and Impression 5 Science Center.

✨ We even have a daycare membership to Impression 5, so parents don’t have to pay for that field trip.

🤝 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽
We collaborate with families to support the skills you’d like your child to build — including potty training, communication, independence, and emotional regulation.

💛 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
Children are guided through positive reinforcement, emotional coaching, and redirection rather than punishment.

📝 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
Parents receive midday updates about their child’s day including activities, meals, and special learning moments.

⭐ 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 & 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Toys and high-touch areas are cleaned regularly to help keep children healthy.

A place where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.

📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴

📩 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁.

✨ 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝘆!

Looking for a no cook toddler lunch idea? Try this super simple lunch! Find more lunch ideas on my website: https://reallittlemeals.com/post/category/lunch/

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He thought this was so entertaining and asked for it again today. So cute 🥹 #toddlerlife #parenting #ParentingHacks

If your house has been feeling a little more chaotic lately, I just want you to know… you are not doing anything wrong. A lot of “behavior stuff” is really just a nervous system that feels a little fried. And the annoying part is, the fixes are usually not some big parenting breakthrough. It’s the boring routines. The repeatable stuff. The same cues over and over that tell their little body, “You’re safe.” These are a few that have helped us the most: Same bedtime order every night A quick morning hug and the same goodbye phrase Snack and a little no pressure time after school Timers before transitions “First, then” language before changes 5 minutes of 1:1 time with your phone down One real connection question a day Dinner together when we can, even if it’s quick Quiet music during wind-down One deep breath together before a hard moment None of this makes you a perfect parent. It just makes the day feel a little easier. For them and for you. And if you need simple ideas for what to DO with them when you are tapped out and want something that actually works, I made a Kids Activity Bucket List. Comment PLAY for the Kids Activity Bucket List.

It's understandable that parents who arrive worn out when dropping off and picking up their children, would strain to find the energy to give to their kids, and I genuinely empathize with these parents. It’s not easy trying to make ends meet and meet the demands of family life.

Wake up snacks are my secret to slower mornings! Just add sliced banana to a mini muffin tin, a scoop of yogurt, and some sprinkles (if you want) and then freeze! I let mine defrost for 2-3 minutes before they eat them. Find more snack ideas like this on my website: https://reallittlemeals.com/post/category/snack/

We might be able to relate to this 😒 …😂

They didn’t clap… but they didn’t look away either! 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 #goddard #goddardschool #thegoddardschool

🔕STOP LETTING THEIR ‘NO’ TRIGGER YOU - TURN IT INTO CONNECTION: Play bypasses resistance and builds cooperation pathways in their brain and lowers your stress 🙏🏻 🫟Toddler “no’s” are normal development - fighting them activates stress cycles ⚡ Playful responses trigger oxytocin and dopamine for natural cooperation 🎶 “E-I-E-I-No song” turns resistance into connection opportunity 🥰 You want giggles and snuggles - don’t let their phase steal that 🌟 Support joyful cooperation and stress regulation with omega-3s, alpha-GPC, and curcumin This is not to be taken as medical advice. Consult your personal doctor for your specific situation #parentingtips #boymom #singlemom #parents #kidslearning

Need before care and transportation? Enroll your child today and know that they will be safely transported to school!

Transportation Training for Licensed Child Care Providers A version of the certificate will also be in your PLP dashboard within 6 hours of completion.

🌱 **Understanding the Stages of Child Development!** 🌱

At Nurture Nest, we believe that understanding the various stages of child development is crucial for parents, caregivers, and educators. Each stage brings its own set of milestones and challenges, and being informed can help you support your child's growth more effectively.

👶 **Infancy (0-1 year)**: This is a time of rapid physical growth and sensory development. Babies learn to trust their caregivers and form attachments.

👶 **Toddler (1-3 years)**: During this stage, children become more mobile and start to explore their environment. Language skills begin to develop, and they begin to assert their independence.

👦 **Preschool (3-5 years)**: Creativity flourishes! Children engage in imaginative play, learn to interact socially, and begin to understand the concept of time.

Let’s nurture our little ones together! 💖