The Nest Schools Lutz

07/31/2025

🍭❄️ Popsicle Party Night Fun! ❄️🍭

We had the coolest time at our Popsicle Party Night! The kids beat the heat with yummy popsicles, giggles, and loads of fun-filled activities!

Big smiles, sticky fingers, and sweet memories all around. Thank you to all our amazing families for joining in on the fun!

07/31/2025

Thank you, Rojas family!

07/30/2025

As busy parents, we know you have a lot on your plate! You deserve reliable childcare that you can trust. We're excited to share that fall enrollment is open! Secure your child's spot and enjoy peace of mind as you take on your days! 👩‍👧‍👦✨

The Nest Schools is the leading daycare, childcare and preschool in the Lutz area. Programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

07/30/2025

Don't miss out on joining our VPK 25-26 school year! Full of innovation and fun, we make sure your child is learning and having fun each day!

07/30/2025

🚗🎨 Vroom Vroom, Art in Motion! 🎨🚗

Our one-year-olds had a blast during this colorful paint project! With wheels dipped in paint and paper as their road, they zoomed tiny cars across the paper to create vibrant paint tracks. It was the perfect mix of sensory fun, creativity, and early motor skills development.

07/29/2025

🧺✨ Sensory fun in the One-Year-Old Room!

Our Ducklings had a blast diving into a shredded paper sensory bin today. They squished, tossed, and ripped the paper, developing fine motor skills and sparking curiosity through simple, tactile play. Who knew paper could be this exciting?

07/28/2025

☀️ Outdoor Adventures & Friendly Races! 🚴‍♂️

Today was full of sunshine and smiles as our Cardinals raced down the slide and zoomed around the playground on their bikes! From friendly competitions to giggles with friends, outdoor play is one of our favorite ways to build gross motor skills, confidence, and teamwork — all while having tons of fun!

Nothing beats the joy of fresh air, fast slides, and freedom on two wheels!

07/24/2025

🚒🔥 Firefighter Fun at Preschool! 🔥🚒

Today, our little learners got a special visit from real-life heroes — local firefighters! The children had the chance to explore the fire truck, see the firefighter's gear, and learn all about fire safety in a fun, hands-on way.

Thank you to our brave visitors for making this day unforgettable and inspiring our future firefighters! ❤️👩‍🏫🚨

07/20/2025

🌱💦 Growing Hands, Growing Minds! 💦🌱
Our Cardinals are learning all about nature and responsibility as they water the seeds they planted this week!

With little spray bottles and lots of excitement, they’re watching their plants grow—one sprinkle at a time. We love seeing their faces light up as they care for their tiny gardens. Stay tuned for sprouts!

07/19/2025

✨🎨 Toddler Creativity in Action! 🎨✨

Our terrific two-year-olds had a blast during today’s art activity! Using glue, glitter, and a mix of fun shapes, they created their very own sparkly collages.

Not only did we work those fine motor skills, but we also explored colors, textures, and shapes—one shiny masterpiece at a time! !

07/18/2025

🎉 Happy 3-Year Nestiversary, Mrs. Jack! 🎉

Today we celebrate three incredible years of dedication, passion, and love from one of our most cherished team members! 💛

From the way you light up the classroom to the meaningful connections you’ve built with our students and families, your presence has made a lasting impact on our school community.

Thank you for bringing your heart to everything you do. Here's to many more years of inspiring young minds and making a difference every single day!

Drop a ❤️ in the comments to help us show Mrs. Jack some love!

07/18/2025

Learning Letters with a Vroom!

Our preschoolers had a wheely fun time learning their letters today! By turning tape letters into car tracks, little hands traced each shape while zooming toy cars along the lines — a fun way to build early writing skills through play! 🏁🔤

Engaging activities like this help strengthen fine motor skills and letter recognition — and they come with plenty of smiles, too! 😊

07/17/2025

Are you ready to expand your language skills? In this clip from our Global Gull program, we teach you how to say Family in ASL!❤️ Check back next week for more Spanish or American Sign Language lessons!

07/11/2025

We’re excited to announce the grand opening of our brand new school in Simsbury, Connecticut! Join us in celebrating its first week open to families! Dive into the story of how this special school came to life and discover what makes it a unique place for our students and community. 🌟

07/10/2025

The July Family Newsletter has landed! 🎉

Dive into a treasure trove of summer memories with FUN pictures from our summer camp and mud day adventures! Check out a variety of ideas to give your children an unplugged 90s kid experience this summer! 😎

Don’t miss this month's KindNEST Charitable Giving spotlight and Buddy's book choice of the month! 📚✨

Check out a sneak peek of a few pages here and then head to the blog on our website to view the full July issue: https://thenestschool.com/blog/july-2025-birds-the-word-family-newsletter/

07/04/2025

Looking for a way to sprinkle kindness into your family's daily routine? Our latest blog post on family fun activities is just what you need! Discover simple tips on how to notice and create moments of kindness every day. ❤️✨

Dive into the full blog here: https://thenestschool.com/blog/kindness-calendar-family-activity/

06/30/2025

🌟 Happy Monday! 🌟 Exciting news: Now enrolling for Fall 2025! 🎉 Visit our website to find your local school and discover The Nest Difference! 🪺

Find your school here: https://thenestschool.com/our-schools/locations/

06/27/2025

Buddy the Bluebird is ready for an adventurous summer with The Nest Schools families! From sunny beach days to backyard BBQs, Buddy can't wait to join in on all the fun! 🌊🍔

Check out some of Buddy's awesome summer adventures from 2024 and feel the excitement! 🎉 Want Buddy by your side on your family outings?

Print your very own Buddy here: https://thenestschool.com/wheresbuddy/! Let's make this summer unforgettable!

06/25/2025

Little Chefs, Big Learning! 🥗

That kitchen set isn’t just a toy—it’s a powerful learning tool! When your child stirs, scoops, and serves, they’re building vocabulary, motor skills, creativity, early math, and science skills—all through play! ⭐

Play side-by-side and support their learning with simple prompts like:
“What are you making?”
“Can you share some with...?”
“Let’s count how many pieces we need!”
“Tell me what you’re doing and why!”

Learning doesn’t stop when the school day ends—it lives in everyday moments like these.

06/22/2025

Did you know we have a special section on our blog dedicated to fun family activities? These activities help you bring learning out of the classroom and into your home! Whether it’s creativity, literacy, community connection, kindness, gratitude, seasonal fun, sensory exploration, and more, we’ve got you covered!

Has your family tried any of these engaging activities? We’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments! 🏡❤️

To visit our fun family activities, visit us here: https://thenestschool.com/blog/category/family-activities/

06/20/2025

Happy first day of Summer! 🎉

Summer FUN is already in full swing at The Nest Schools with our summer camp!

Is your family doing anything fun for the first day of summer?

06/20/2025

At The Nest Schools, we believe in the power of giving back! Through our philanthropy program, we empower each of our schools to make a difference in their communities. Our Avon, Ohio school recently supported Love a Stay (Dog Division) and helped provide essential medical care to a puppy in need. 🐾❤️

Together, we can spread kindness! To learn more about our kindNEST charitable giving initiative and how we’re making an impact, visit us at thenestschool.com/philanthropy.

06/19/2025

🎒 Kindergarten Readiness: Episode 1

Is your child kindergarten ready? In Episode 1 of our new series, Our Director of Education gives expert insights every parent should hear! Watch Episode 1 now! 🧠📚