Safety First at Herman

This past week, our Herman center successfully completed a fire drill, and our teachers and children did an amazing job! Everyone followed directions, stayed calm, and moved safely and quickly to our designated meeting spot. We’re so proud of how smoothly it went and of the care our teachers take to make safety a natural, comfortable part of our routine.

We’re also excited to share that on Friday, November 7th, between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., we’ll be welcoming firefighters and a fire truck to our center! This visit will give children the chance to meet real firefighters, explore the equipment up close, and learn more about fire safety in a hands-on, engaging way.

Safety is always a top priority at Nestling House, and we’re grateful for opportunities like this that help our children learn, connect, and build confidence.

Creativity in Full Swing at Howell

Our Howell classrooms have been bursting with creativity this fall! From colorful art projects to seasonal crafts, the children have been exploring and new ways to express themselves. Each piece tells a story of curiosity, imagination, and the joy that comes from creating together.

We love watching our classrooms transform with the children’s artwork and seeing their pride as they share their creations with their families, friends, and teachers. Nestling House-Howell is always buzzing with laughter, learning, and a whole lot of creativity.

Fall is in the Air at Nestling House

The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are changing, and fall has officially arrived! As we welcome the new season, our centers are buzzing with excitement for all things autumn. From exploring how Wisconsin changes this time of year to enjoying the wind and rain.

With the chillier temperatures, Nestling House is still committed to spending much of our day engaging with nature and our changing environment. With our jacket, hats, gloves -and sometimes rainsuits- outdoor play remains an important part of our daily routine. This time of year offers wonderful opportunities for exploration and sensory learning!

We love fall and all of the learning and curiosity it brings. We are so grateful to share these moments of wonder with the children and to experience the rhythm of the changing seasons together!

Miss Sabrina enjoying an obstacle course with some of our Herman friends!

Pumpkin Pavilion at Humboldt Park

On Wednesday October 15th, our Nestling House Team rolled up our sleeves and joined other members of the community in gutting pumpkins for the annual Humboldt Park Pumpkin Pavilion! It was a great way to get involved and get into the fall spirit together as a team!

Then on Saturday October 18th, we hosted a booth filled with hands-on fall activities for families attending the event to enjoy. Children could create beautiful leaf rubbings, complete a leaf identification worksheet, and take home other reminders of the season ahead. Our booth also gave families in our community the ability to get to know our Nestling House and our amazing team!

We loved seeing so many familiar faces and meeting new ones too! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello. We’re already looking forward to next year’s Pumpkin Pavilion!

Professional Development at Nestling House

Our Nestling House Team recently came together for a Professional Development Day focused on growth, collaboration, and strengthening the quality of care we provide everyday. Throughout the day, our staff engaged in multiple team-building opportunities and integrative discussions designed to enhance our understanding of communication, location-specific strategies, and how to be the best team we can be. These moments are invaluable, not only to expand our knowledge, but to reflect, recharge, and reconnect with our shared mission of nurturing confident, curious, and compassionate children.

We’re proud of our team’s dedication to continuous learning and improvement, and we are excited to bring these new ideas and inspirations back into our classrooms.