The Nest supplies early care & education in an in-home environment in Austin. In-home environments like at The Nest are popular amongst parents that value a smaller, cozier setting than a center-based school and value their children having a chance to truly bond with caregivers. In this family-like setting, children can feel more comfortable and can feel more confident and empowered to explore, play and learn what the world has to offer! Part-time care at The Nest similarly gives Austin children and parents the split days that can work out well for all parties! Students will accelerate their learning in an environment outside of their own home surrounding by peers, staff and stimulation. Parents can benefit from the hours apart to get things done. Part-time care can prepare students well for what’s next, too, by introducing them to the group setting without also adding long days. The Nest also offers a Montessori curriculum to students and families. A Montessori curriculum emphasizes independence, discovery, self-discipline and self-motivation for students, with educational philosophy roots dating back over one hundred years. Montessori schools like The Nest will often have specific Montessori learning standards and learning materials to ensure best practices and consistency with time-honored Montessori methods, as well as a Montessori-inspired environment that’s clean, orderly and harmonious, crafted to allow students to move, interact and self-construct their learning space.