As the winter season settles in, we take a moment to reflect on how this season connects to Nestling House’s guiding principles. Winter invites us to slow down, find warmth in familiar routines, and stay grounded in the values that shape our days.
Home-Like Setting
During the colder months, our home-like classrooms become especially important. Soft lighting, cozy spaces, and familiar materials helps children settle in and feel truly at home. We want Nestling House to feel like an extension of the comfort and security children experience with their families.
Predictable Caregiving routines
Winter can bring changes and excitement outside of school, but at Nestling House we still lean into the power we have discovered in dependable routines. Unhurried transitions, shared mealtimes, and consistent caregiving moments give children the stability they need to navigate new experiences with confidence.
Mixed age groups
Our mixed-age classrooms shine in winder, as older and younger children support one another during season shifts. Whether its getting boots on or taking off snow pants, our older friends are always willing to step in to offer a helping hand. These relationships build empathy, cooperation, and a sense of family that keeps everyone connected.
Continuity of care
Our children enter every season with caregivers who know their cues, preferences, and rhythms. This continuity helps children feel understood, allows them to express their needs, explore when they’re ready, and form secure attachments that they carry with them throughout their time in our centers.
Natural outdoor play space
Our outdoor space shifts as snow covers our environment, but it never stops offering wonder. We bundle up and head outside whenever possible, encouraging children to notice frosty grass, quiet air, and changing textures. With the right gear, children discover that nature has something to offer in every season.
Food and commitment to sustainability
Warm, nourishing meals, and mindful food practices continue to support our community. We talk with the children about where food comes from, how we care for our environment, and the importance of reducing waste. Sustainability isn’t a one time event, its woven into our everyday choices.