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The Nest Schools Vandalia 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!

📚✨ 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!

Our Penguins are learning all about emotions!💛🐧Today they used mirrors with emotion cards to work on exploring and ident...
10/05/2026

Our Penguins are learning all about emotions!💛🐧

Today they used mirrors with emotion cards to work on exploring and identifying different feeling. They practiced matching their facial expressions to the emotions on the cards.

Silly activities like this promote social emotional intelligence and emotional regulation skills!

Our Ducklings had a blast doing Fit Buddies outside!⚽This month's Fit Buddies theme is "Kick It!" and our little athlete...
09/22/2026

Our Ducklings had a blast doing Fit Buddies outside!⚽

This month's Fit Buddies theme is "Kick It!" and our little athletes are having a ball! From practicing their kicks, running, and developing gross motor skills, we're building healthy habits while having tons of fun outdoors!☀️

We have been soaking up the last bit of summer sun☀️Our amazing playgrounds have been a major highlight of the summer. W...
09/21/2026

We have been soaking up the last bit of summer sun☀️

Our amazing playgrounds have been a major highlight of the summer. We are so excited to see what fun things we will do outside during the fall season!🍁

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/

Little hands, big discoveries🖐️✨Our penguins are always busy scooping, pouring, exploring, and having so much fun in sen...
09/17/2026

Little hands, big discoveries🖐️✨

Our penguins are always busy scooping, pouring, exploring, and having so much fun in sensory play! Each little movement helps build fine motor skills, strengthen hand muscles, and develop hand-eye coordination all while learning through play!💛

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/

📣Reminder: Our school will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. We hope our families enjoy a ...
09/04/2026

📣Reminder: Our school will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.

We hope our families enjoy a safe and wonderful holiday, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, September 8th!

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

Ending summer with a splash🫧Our campers had a blast with the foam machine this year! From running through the bubbles to...
08/28/2026

Ending summer with a splash🫧

Our campers had a blast with the foam machine this year! From running through the bubbles to laughing with friends, our campers made memories that will last long after summer is over☀️❤️

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/

Our cardinals are on the move!🐦💗Our toddlers are hopping from dot to dot, counting along the way! They are building earl...
08/26/2026

Our cardinals are on the move!🐦💗

Our toddlers are hopping from dot to dot, counting along the way! They are building early math skills while strengthening balance, coordination, and confidence. Learning is always more fun when we get to hop and play!

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!

Our outdoor classrooms are where learning meets nature✏️🍃With our outdoor easels and grassy playgrounds, students are ab...
08/19/2026

Our outdoor classrooms are where learning meets nature✏️🍃

With our outdoor easels and grassy playgrounds, students are able to learn and explore out in the fresh air! Our teachers love to show that learning doesn't always have to happen indoors☀️

🍦 Save the Date! 🍦Our Ice Cream Social is just around the corner, and we'd love for you to join us! Bring the family and...
08/17/2026

🍦 Save the Date! 🍦
Our Ice Cream Social is just around the corner, and we'd love for you to join us! Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon of sweet treats and time spent with our school community.

📅 August 21st | ⏰5-6 pm
📍 250 N Cassel Rd, Vandalia, OH 45377

We hope to see you there! 💛

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250 North Cassel Road
Vandalia, OH
45377

Opening Hours

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

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+19379891221

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