The Nest Early Learning Center

The Nest Early Learning Center in a new, privately owned preschool center located within First Christian Church in Stow, Ohio. The center's curriculum is Christ-centered and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early learning.

The Nest's mission is to provide children with a strong foundation for academic and social success. Through Christ-centered programming, children will develop empathy, compassion, problem solving skills and gratitude. Children will take ownership of their learning through our Reggio-inspired curriculum, in which the teacher shall follow the interests and questions of the children to guide instruction.

Children will engage in:
-Biblical Teaching
-Intentional Play
-Project-based learning
-STEAM
-Sensory Play
-Individualized math and literacy
-Music and Movement
-Art
-Story Workshop
-Gardening/Outdoor Learning

Program Benefits:
-Small teacher to student ratio (1:8)
-Curriculum driven by student-interests
-No worksheets, no flash cards. Only authentic, meaningful, hands-on learning
-Ohio's Early Learning Content Standards are embedded into the curriculum

The Nest has full-time (Monday-Thursday) and part-time preschool options for children ages 2 1/2-5. Extended hours for before/after care may be available.