Childcare & Spiritual Philosophy

The Nest has made a commitment to provide high quality childcare and preschool educational services. We recognize that each child is an individual with his or her unique qualities and special individualized needs. Therefore, we respect each child's right to progress at his/her own pace. Our curriculum is designed to provide developmentally appropriate tasks to stimulate young learners, while encouraging your child's intellectual, social, spiritual and physical growth in a creatively fun environment.

Strategic attention is given to each process in understanding children as they actively explore, discover, and develop thinking skills and autonomy. A team of qualified and caring staff members actively facilitate challenging educational environments through gentle encouragement with positive reinforcement(s) for individual growth.

We believe in creating environments supportive of an ongoing culture of sustainability, connection and inclusion; embracing the mind, body and spirit of every child in developing a positive sense of self, community and wonder! As a result of effective planning and holistic learning, children and adults are able to work in partnership together as they respect each other's values and differences.

We include God, prayer and all other expressions of Christian faith in our daycare and preschool program. We believe that these things are an important part of a child's balanced Christian worldview, their growth and development. Emphasis is placed on the common values and basic virtues such as honesty, purity, kindness, and truthfulness. Parents, family and faith are honored through The Nest program. As a faith-based child-care program, we encourage parents to view this as an opportunity to share the deeper meaning of personal faith and tradition with their children.