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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!

10/26/2026

📏😊 Measure Me! 🌟

How tall are you? Our little learners became mathematicians today with our Measure Me activity! 🧮 The children traced their outlines onto paper and then measured their height using small objects lined up end to end, counting each one as they went.

We compared our measurements with friends and practiced using math words like taller, shorter, and about the same! 📐👏

Through this hands-on activity, our friends explored early measurement concepts, strengthened their counting skills, and expanded their math vocabulary. They also learned that we can use everyday objects to measure and compare lengths! 💡❤️

We're growing in more ways than one at The Nest! 🐣📏

10/23/2026

🚨 NEW MERCH ALERT 🚨

Our Nest Flock Shop is officially OPEN! 🎉

From school day style to Nest gear they’ll want to wear everywhere, you can now grab something special for your little Nestie!

Find wearables for each age group AND a special category called “The Buddy Collection”!

Shop the collection and bring their favorite blue bird home!

Shop the Flock Shop here: https://thenestschools.printify.me/

10/23/2026

🎨☀️ Puffy Chalk Paint! 🖌️✨

Our little artists got hands-on with science and creativity today! 🌈 The children helped measure and mix ingredients to create their very own puffy sidewalk chalk paint. Then, using squeeze bottles, they explored their creativity by making unique designs and colorful artwork! 🎨

As the paint dried, our friends observed how it puffed up and discussed how its texture was different from regular sidewalk chalk. What a fun way to learn through exploration! 🧪👏

Through this activity, the children practiced early measurement skills, strengthened their fine motor control, and explored scientific inquiry by observing how ingredients combined and changed. ❤️

We love turning everyday materials into exciting learning opportunities! 🌟

10/22/2026

❄️ Winter break just got a whole lot more fun! ❄️

When school is out, Winter Camp at The Nest Schools is IN! 🙌

We’re bringing the energy and excitement of camp to winter break with camp rallies, spirit days, games, special visitors, opportunities to learn new skills, make new friends, and plenty of fun along the way!

Designed for school-aged children 6–12, Winter Camp gives kids something to get excited about while school is out...and hopefully gives families a whole lot less “I’m bored!” 😉

Because the goal isn’t just to keep them busy. It’s to have them asking:

“Can we go back tomorrow?” 💙

🐦 Ages 6–12
❄️ Winter Break Camp
🎉 Big camp energy, winter break edition

Swipe to see why winter break belongs at The Nest →

Ready to join the fun? Find your nearest Nest School and learn more about Winter Camp today! https://thenestschool.com/programs/winter-camp/

10/22/2026

✨🌌 Pipe Cleaner Constellations! ⭐🔭

Today, our little learners explored the wonders of the night sky with our Pipe Cleaner Constellations activity! 🌠 Using constellation mats and colorful pipe cleaners, the children practiced bending and shaping the pipe cleaners to match different constellation patterns.

As we worked, we discussed what constellations are, where we can see them, and how stars come together to form different patterns in the sky. 🌟 The children strengthened their fine motor skills, creativity, and hand-eye coordination while exploring early science concepts!

Who knew learning about the stars could be so much fun? 🚀💫

10/21/2026

🧗‍♀️💪 Fit Buddies: Climb It! – Week 1 🌟

Our little learners got moving during outdoor exploratory play with Miss Cassie! ☀️ Miss Cassie encouraged our friends to walk across the ramp, explaining that they first needed to walk up the ramp and then down the ramp. 🚶‍♀️⬆️⬇️

As our friends practiced climbing and walking, they worked on their balance, coordination, and leg strength while building confidence in their physical abilities! 💪❤️

We love watching our little learners explore, move their bodies, and discover what they can do! 🌈👏

10/20/2026

🧘‍♀️ Reach & Stretch! 🤸‍♂️✨

Today, our children took some time to reach, stretch, move, and learn about their bodies! 🌟

Using our stretch dice 🎲, the children took turns rolling the dice and practicing different stretching poses together. We also used numbers to help us count and hold our stretches for different amounts of time! ⏱️🔢

As we stretched, we talked about how our bodies feel before, during, and after movement. The children practiced noticing how their bodies move and learning how stretching can help us feel ready to move and play! 💪😊

This activity helped our children build:
🧘 Body awareness & physical control
🤝 Turn-taking & social skills
💛 Self-regulation & group participation
🔢 Early counting & number skills
💬 Communication & expressing how our bodies feel

What a fun way to get our bodies moving while learning together! 🌈✨

10/19/2026

Our schools have been hard at work with one goal in mind: delivering the highest-quality early learning experience. We’re proud to share that three more of our schools have achieved NAEYC recognition. This reflects our ongoing commitment to trustworthy, innovative, educational practices for young children and peace of mind for families.

Join us in congratulating these exceptional teams of early childhood educators! 🎉

10/19/2026

Sort It Out
Today we spread out a mix of items and asked the children to notice what was the same and different among them. The children sorted the group by one attribute, then tried sorting the very same items in a different way. The children counted each group and compared which had more, fewer, or an equal number.

OUTCOMES
When children engage in this activity, they are learning...

• to classification by sorting objects by shared attributes.
• to build mathematical thinking by comparing groups and counting items.
• to strengthen analytical language by explaining their sorting decisions.

10/16/2026

POV: You found child care that makes everyone’s day better. 👀✨

Imagine dropping your child off each morning knowing they’re about to spend their day learning, playing, growing, and making memories while you can focus on yours. 💙

That’s the kind of partnership we create.

Happy kids. Peace of mind for parents. A place where everyone can thrive. ✨

This is what child care is at The Nest Schools.

10/16/2026

Paints and pianos: intro to colors week 4
Today we took the leaves, grass and sticks that we gathered outside and glued them onto paper to make our own collages. We discussed what we saw and we arranged our leaves into whatever we wanted our masterpieces to look like.

10/15/2026

🏗️🧱 Tape Towers! 📏✨

How tall can you build? Our little learners put their engineering skills to the test with our Tape Towers activity! We placed tape along the wall as a height goal and challenged the children to stack their blocks as high as they could. 🙌

As they built, the children explored early math concepts by comparing height, counting blocks, and discovering what happens when their towers get too tall and begin to fall! We also practiced using words like tall, more, and fall to build language and communication skills. 🗣️💡

Through hands-on play, our little builders are developing early math skills, problem-solving abilities, and confidence while having fun! ❤️🧱

10/14/2026

We’re so proud to announce that our Broomfield school is the first of The Nest Schools to achieve NAEYC accreditation! 🎉👏

This milestone reflects the care, consistency, and educational expertise they bring every day. Watch the video to hear directly from the people who helped make it happen, way to go Broomfield! 🌟📚

10/13/2026

Looking for fun, kid-approved meals you can make together? 🥦🍓 Check out these recipe ideas, children get hands-on experience while learning simple kitchen skills that support healthy, happy routines. Head to the “Meaningful Meals” section of our blog for more inspiration! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳✨

Save this post for future reference when you're looking for a healthy (and fun) recipe to make together!

10/08/2026

🗞️🍁 We’ve just published our October 2026 Family Newsletter on our blog! From curriculum news to ways families can get involved, this edition is packed with updates and innovative resources to inspire a home to school connection. Read it on our website today! 💛😊

To view the October Newsletter: https://thenestschool.com/blog/october-2026-birds-the-word-family-newsletter/

10/07/2026

🐟 Go Fish! 🎴

Today, we had fun playing Go Fish with number and dot-pattern cards! 🔢 The children practiced recognizing numbers, counting, and matching pairs while taking turns and using math language with their friends. 🧠🤝

So much learning packed into one fun game! 🎉✨

10/06/2026

Refrigerator worthy, parent-approved! 📌💛

The feedback from our families inspire us every day 🌟📚

10/01/2026

Fall is more fun when we spend it together! 💚

Our annual Fall Family Fun WellNest Challenge is back! It’s a whole month dedicated to slowing down, connecting, and making memories together! 🧡

From pumpkin carving and apple picking to fall walks, family movie nights, s’mores, and everything in between, families fill their cards with 9 different fall activities that are meaningful to them. 🍎🎃🍁

And there’s a little extra fun at the finish line! 👀 Three participating families will each receive a $100 Visa Gift Card! 🎉

At The Nest Schools, being part of our community goes beyond the classroom. We love creating opportunities that bring our families together, encourage connection, and make childhood, and parenthood a little more fun. 🏡💚

Nest families, grab your Fall Family Fun Card and let the memory-making begin! Be sure to share some of your fall adventures with us along the way! 📸🍂

09/19/2026

🎨🖍️ Wet Chalk Exploration! 💦✨

Today, Ms. Olivia invited our Hummingbirds to explore a new art material! 🐦💛 The children used wet pieces of chalk on black construction paper, creating beautiful and colorful artwork for our classroom. 🖤🌈

As they experimented, our Hummingbirds discovered that wet chalk feels and looks different from dry chalk while strengthening their fine motor skills and expressing their creativity through mark-making. ✋🎨

🌟 Today’s Learning Goals:
✏️ Build fine motor grasp skills using a new wet material
🎨 Strengthen creative expression through mark-making
💦 Explore how wet chalk looks and feels different from dry chalk

We love watching our little artists explore, create, and make discoveries through hands-on learning! 🥰🖌️🐦

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Lorain, OH

Opening Hours

Monday	6:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	6:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	6:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	6:30am - 6:30pm
Friday	6:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+14402718023

Website

https://thenestschool.com/locations/amherst/

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