Our North Dallas school will be closed on February 2 due to inclement weather. 

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Winter Garden

Nest Rebrand Timeline

Classroom Furniture & Materials

Every classroom will be transformed with top of the line, solid maple craftsmanship pieces including tables, chairs, shelves, toys, and every day classroom supplies.

Done

Big Brave Blocks

Our jumbo blocks will ignite children’s imaginations encouraging learning, social development, movement, and of course fun! Click here to learn more about children’s development through big block fun. 

Done

Paint

All walls within the school will receive a fresh new coat of paint!

Done

Flooring

Easy to clean vinyl-plank flooring will be installed throughout the school.

Done

Outdoor Play Spaces

Our outdoor play spaces will be rich with plants and natural elements, exciting play themes, and physical challenges. Children can learn to assess risks and test their boundaries within an environment created with their safety, health, and skill-building in mind.

Spring 2023

Interior Signage/Artwork

Beautiful artwork, classroom signs, and signs emphasizing our core values will adorn the interior of our school.

Done

Exterior Signage

New exterior signage will ensure we can’t be missed!

Done

Digital Signage

Never miss a beat! Our digital displays outside classrooms and in our lobby will keep you up-to-date on weekly curriculum activities, school announcements, events, menus and more!

Done

Security

We will be installing state-of-the-art security systems at the entrance and throughout our school to keep our children safe and provide parents peace of mind that their children are safe in our care.

Done

Air Purifiers

Air purifiers using ActivePure Technology® will continuously clean and protect air and surfaces 24 hours a day, reducing 99.96% of airborne SARS-COV-2 viral partials as well as other viral contaminants.

Click here to watch a short video with more information on how this technology protects your child while in our care.

Done

Interior Renovations

Natural elements true to our brand will be carried throughout the design of our school. Our welcome area will become a warm and inviting space, and even our hallway spaces will receive fun Nest elements!

Winter 2022/2023

The Nest Difference

We are proud to offer the highest quality early education program for families in the communities we serve. As you compare other daycare and childcare facilities, we invite you to come experience The Nest difference!

Meet Our Team

Liza Richard

Liza has been in early childhood education since 2000 and has held various positions throughout her career including: being a nanny, teacher and substitute teacher, mentor, and director. Liza loves to see children grow intellectually, specifically sharing an “Aha! moment” with them when they learn something new!

Liza lives with her husband, son, and cat in Winter Garden. A fun fact about Liza – she sneezes about 20 times when she is full, which happens a lot because her husband is a chef!

Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

Kelsy Swiernik

Kelsy has been in the early childcare field since 2014, having earned her CDA and Director Credential!

She really enjoys working with this age group as the children make such enormous leaps in their early childhood, and it is exciting watching them grow!

Kelsy has been married to her husband for 12 years. Together, they have two daughters and three Aussiedoodle dogs. She has lived in the Orlando Florida area for most of her life.

A fun fact about Kelsy is that she loves going to the many Florida Theme Parks with her family.

Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

Erica Sapienza

Erica has been in early childhood education since 2010 and has a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and a master’s in elementary education. Erica has served in many roles throughout her career, including: a teacher, director, regional director, curriculum writing, and human resources. Erica enjoys working one-on-one with children and watching them reach milestones. She also enjoys building relationships with staff and families.

Erica lives with her husband, son, twin girls, and her chocolate lab. In her spare time, she loves going to the beach and exploring the Disney parks. Erica is also an avid runner and has completed four marathons! Erica’s favorite childhood book is Dr. Seuss The Places You’ll Go because her parents gave it to her at her 5th grade graduation and it has been her inspiration to reach all her goals ever since. We are so grateful to have Erica on our team!