CRC's early childhood center

The Nest at CRC

Welcome to The Nest at CRC. We are an early childhood program serving families of children age 6 weeks to 5 years old. We provide a small, loving environment where children will learn about themselves, others, and the world around them.

Two children play blocks at the nest
Logo for the Nest. Text reads "The Nest, Early Childhood Program at CRC" and the text is nestled in a nest.
On the left, a child wears a shirt that says "Boys will be good humans." On the right, a child rides a tricycle.

At The Nest, parents and teachers work together to foster the growth and development of our children. Young children learn through play and active learning. We strive to provide each child with many varied opportunities to explore, experiment and grow.

Please feel free to contact us if you would like a tour or have specific questions about our program. We look forward to hearing from you!

Core Values

As a Jewish Early Learning Program, We Embrace the Following as Core Values:

cartoon of a house

Sukkat Shalom- Children feel safe in our Shelter of Peace to ask questions and share their ideas and feelings

cartoon of a speech bubble with a heart inside

Kavod- Teachers model respect by listening carefully to what children say

cartoon of an open book

Simchah- By providing experiences based on children's interests, teachers instill the joy of learning

cartoon of a cloud and corner sun, both smiling

Nora- Teachers understand the importance of wonder and awe and make space to show appreciation for every aspect of the child's environment

cartoon of a plant growing from planet earth

Tikkun Olam- Children learn how to be part of the Repair of the World with every thought, word, and action of their daily lives.

Our Commitment to Families Includes...

  • A safe, trusting, and caring atmosphere where children can explore and learn
  • A developmentally appropriate curriculum that is designed to foster and encourage each child’s development and interests
  • Opportunities for children to develop social skills and establish new relationships with peers and adults
  • Cultivation of self-reliance, self-expression, and creativity
  • Refinement of language, literacy, and multi-lingual skills through stories, music and songs, dramatic play, and a rich environment
  • Development of a caring and sharing partnership with all parents.
  • A diverse center community that serves all economic levels, ethnic origins, and family units

Contact Us

Please feel free to contact us if you would like a tour or have specific questions about our program. We look forward to hearing from you!

Invalid Email
Invalid Number