Mission

The Nest Nursery School is a not-for-profit organization that nurtures relationships, curiosity, critical thinking, empathy, and advocacy. We are dedicated to building an understanding of the inequities in early childhood education and to expanding the possibilities for schools.

At The Nest,
we believe…

  • that children are born with a natural ability to learn from their surroundings and experiences.
  • that all children have the right to a safe, loving and nurturing environment in which to grow and explore the world.
  • in the collaboration between children, teachers, parents and community.
  • the educator’s job is to support and deepen the innate affinity towards learning.
  • that open and honest communication and dialogue among educators and families is a cornerstone to positive experiences for children.
  • that all individuals are unique in their perspective and have the right to share their ideas in a respectful environment.
  • in a high level of responsibility for all to support the school environment.
  • that the school creates an organic, dynamic and changing culture in which to navigate and grow.
  • that a school is connected to a larger community and the school has a responsibility to enter into intentional and purposeful exchange with the community.

At The Nest,
we value…

  • Relationships. Relationships are nurtured in a culture of connection, collaboration, and caring.
  • Experimentation. Through experimentation, we embrace creativity, inquiry and exploration as essential components of learning and teaching.
  • Empathy. Empathy emerges in a culture of openness, curiosity, reflection, perspective-taking, and awareness.
  • Joy. Joy makes living and learning more meaningful and pleasurable.

Above all, we value the delight, inquisitiveness, and sanctity of childhood.