Open Nest
Some places guide children from one activity to the next. Open Nest offers something different—a thoughtfully designed environment where families are free to wander, linger, and discover together at their own pace.
Follow Your Own Path
You arrive with little hands eager to explore.
Perhaps Story Grove is where today’s discoveries begin. Perhaps the light table catches your child's eye first. Perhaps curiosity leads outside to The Backyard.
There isn't a schedule to follow or stations to rotate through. Families move freely, lingering wherever curiosity leads.
Some conversations last five minutes. Some discoveries last an hour.
Every visit becomes its own story.
Imagine Your Visit
The principles that create space for wonder, connection, and discovery.
The Rhythm of Open Nest
Children explore with the confidence of knowing their caregiver is always nearby. Sometimes you'll join in. Sometimes you'll quietly observe. Either way, you're their home base—a steady place to return to as curiosity leads them onward.
Stay Close
Seasonal discoveries and creative invitations change throughout the year, giving families new reasons to return again and again.
There are no stations to rotate through or prescribed path to follow. Every family chooses their own pace and every visit unfolds differently.
Follow Curiosity
Ever-Changing Invitations
Stay for a little while or linger much longer. Open Nest is designed for unhurried exploration.
Come As You Are
Siblings are always welcome. One child may spend the morning building while another settles into a favorite book—and that's exactly as it should be. Each child is free to follow their own interests and developmental stage, knowing they can always return to their caregiver—their home base.
Siblings Welcome
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know before your first Open Nest visit.
Open Nest visits last approximately two hours, giving families plenty of time to settle in, explore, and follow curiosity without feeling rushed.
Sessions
Open Nest is thoughtfully designed with children ages 3+ in mind, while younger siblings are always welcome alongside their caregiver.
Ages
Caregivers
Children attend alongside a caregiver who remains on-site throughout the visit.
To protect the calm, unhurried rhythm of Open Nest, we intentionally welcome a limited number of families during each session. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Walk-in visits are welcome when space allows, but availability cannot be guaranteed.
Reservations
Ready to Wander the Open Nest?
Still wondering if Open Nest is the right fit for your family? We'd love to chat.