Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Solon. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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The Nest Schools Solon on Kruse Drive in Solon is an Ohio-licensed childcare and preschool center serving children from 6 weeks through 12 years, including private kindergarten and before/after care for local elementary and middle schools. Operating from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, the center employs a play-based curriculum grounded in current early-development research, with enrichment activities including music, art, and fitness programming. Parents consistently report that children love attending, citing caring and attentive staff, while multiple security layers, outdoor natural play spaces, and a daily reporting app support both safety and family communication. Mixed parent reviews mention occasional billing and staffing concerns, and one historical safety report warrants individual due diligence, though these do not diminish the center's strong core reputation among families.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based learning through their proprietary Nest Play Curriculum, described as incorporating current research in early development. Emphasizes fostering a love of learning and supporting social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development through exploration and hands-on experiences.
Programs & activities: Age-based programs from infants through private kindergarten, school-age before/after care, and summer camp. Enrichment includes Home to School Connection, Fit Buddies, Paints and Pianos, and Art of Living; before/after care offered for local Solon-area elementary and middle schools.
What sets it apart: Hours 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Multiple layers of security measures, outdoor classrooms with natural play spaces, daily reporting app, interactive classroom displays, and regular parent conferences.
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