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The Learning Nest

Nature-based Family Childcare 

Lic # 376629260

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about our program

We are a family childcare home located in National City, CA. We are an outdoor based program for children age 6 months through elementary school. We believe children learn best through play and hands on experiences. We focus on building social-emotional skills while engaged in open ended play outdoors. Due to the nature of our program, we are VERY covid safe as we spend all of our time outdoors (rain or shine) with the exception of nap time. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack provided (allergies will be accommodated). Lic # 376629260

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curriculum

child-led, project based

Our curriculum is based on the children's current interests. Topics of interest that hold their attention for extended periods of time will be turned into long term project work. All curriculum is hands on and intentionally planned to be  developmentally appropriate for all the children.

teachers

facilitators of wonder

Our dream team consists of:

Miss Sarah (founder & lead teacher)

Mister Darren (teacher & chef)

meals

balanced & family-style

We provide healthy breakfast, lunch, & afternoon snack daily. Our meals are served family style, meaning adults and children eat together and enjoy conversations while eating. Meal times are a time to strengthen relationships with each other and reinforce healthy habits such as mindful eating.

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