At Nido, children are at the forefront of their learning and actively participate in developing their understanding of the world. We nurture children’s innate curiosities and encourage questions, exploration, and reflection to facilitate deep, integrated, and transferable learning. Our goal is to support and inspire children to discover how they learn, rather than simply seeking out ‘the right answer.’
We are an inclusive and relationship-based community that encourages self-discovery and expression. We honour the inherent worth of each individual and celebrate our differences as strength. At Nido, we model this with conviction and say: “Come as you are!”
At Nido, we acknowledge our increasingly dynamic and interconnected world and view children as capable citizens within it. We provide developmentally appropriate opportunities for children to actively engage with their surroundings and expand their understanding of self and others. Through scaffolding, we nurture and empower their independence, confidence, and responsibility to their communities.
The Nido community values secure and loving relationships as paramount to our philosophy. As the developing brain interacts in relationships, we embody an evolving sense of self and understanding of the world. Neuronal connections are shaped by our inter and intrapersonal relationships, as well as our evolving relationships with our environment, materials, and concepts.
At its core, Montessori is about Education for Life, and we are responsive to evolving best practices in our increasingly dynamic world. Nido’s learning environment looks and feels different from traditional Montessori settings, and that is intentional. At Nido, we take pride in empowering our students through our inquiry-based, hands-on curriculum informed by foundational Montessori beliefs.
At its core, Montessori is about Education for Life, and we are responsive to evolving best practices in our increasingly dynamic world. Nido’s learning environment looks and feels different from traditional Montessori settings, and that is intentional. At Nido, we take pride in empowering our students through our inquiry-based, hands-on curriculum informed by foundational Montessori beliefs.
Our goal is for children to fall in love with literacy! Our thoughtfully curated environment exposes children to rich language, vocabulary, and literary elements using hands-on learning. Children are introduced to language and literacy elements using their senses, which strengthens neural pathways. Through games, songs, wordplay, and modelling rich language, children develop strong phonological and phonemic awareness.
The Nido team fosters students’ dispositions towards growth mindsets by viewing daily obstacles and challenges as learning opportunities. Critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration skill development is woven into every interaction at Nido. Children become strong, effective communicators with an understanding of their own needs as learners. As they engage in research and play an active role in their learning, they simultaneously develop independence and other relevant and applicable life skills.
Humans are innately drawn to mathematics; we classify and create order in our world through establishing patterns, sequences, hierarchies, and relationships. Math principles are introduced in a concrete form, allowing children to internalize abstract mathematical principles through sensorial connections with them. Manipulatives are used to forge connections between math concepts, such as shape, form, and dimension.
We believe that relationships are the foundation of teaching and learning. Strong relationships guide our understanding of how to best support each child in their social and emotional development. Through encouraging and scaffolding language and communication development, the Nido team guides children to recognize, name, and express their feelings, needs, and emotions. We model and practice problem-solving skills and interpersonal communication skills with the children, and hold space for them to practice self-regulation skills and strategies.
Our goal is for children to fall in love with literacy! Our thoughtfully curated environment exposes children to rich language, vocabulary, and literary elements using hands-on learning. Children are introduced to language and literacy elements using their senses, which strengthens neural pathways. Through games, songs, wordplay, and modelling rich language, children develop strong phonological and phonemic awareness.
Humans are innately drawn to mathematics; we classify and create order in our world through establishing patterns, sequences, hierarchies, and relationships. Math principles are introduced in a concrete form, allowing children to internalize abstract mathematical principles through sensorial connections with them. Manipulatives are used to forge connections between math concepts, such as shape, form, and dimension.
The Nido team fosters students’ dispositions towards growth mindsets by viewing daily obstacles and challenges as learning opportunities. Critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration skill development is woven into every interaction at Nido. Children become strong, effective communicators with an understanding of their own needs as learners. As they engage in research and play an active role in their learning, they simultaneously develop independence and other relevant and applicable life skills.
We believe that relationships are the foundation of teaching and learning. Strong relationships guide our understanding of how to best support each child in their social and emotional development. Through encouraging and scaffolding language and communication development, the Nido team guides children to recognize, name, and express their feelings, needs, and emotions. We model and practice problem-solving skills and interpersonal communication skills with the children, and hold space for them to practice self-regulation skills and strategies.
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“From the remote tour, to the interview, to the daily drop-offs and pick-ups, we have been impressed with the culture: the positivity, attentiveness, and the way in which the teachers and staff interact with and provide instruction to the children. Moving from Hawaii to a new city in Canada, the Nido team has enveloped our family with the same blanket of caring, allowing both our child and us as parents to grow and learn!”
“At Nido, I’ve seen first hand what ‘child-led’ truly means. The teachers provide children with the freedom to explore and they encourage and reinforce their curiosities. The teachers go above and beyond to make sure that each child is well taken care of by not only being patient, but responsive to each child’s unique needs.”
“The teachers are kind and responsible, and always greet our family with a bright smile. Every day, I see my child’s progress. For example, it may be a word uttered, or when a bug is found, he can suddenly say something that he has never said before. Nido gives children space for imagination, thinking, and being hands-on.”
Explore our website and book a tour to learn more about Nido’s philosophy and school culture, as well as see our values in action.
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Family Interviews provide us with an opportunity to get to know your family and learn more about your child, as well as respond to any lingering questions you may have.
You will be notified of the Admissions Decision once all Family Interviews have been completed.
