Helping little wings take flight by supporting families with fee assistance — because every child deserves the chance to soar.
Cozy reading nooks and interactive play spaces spark early literacy, creativity, and curiosity — turning every day into an adventure.
Warm-hearted, professionally trained educators guide young minds with care, structure, and joy — just like mama birds in the nest.
At NEST, we believe every child’s first steps in learning should be safe, joyful, and inspiring. We create a loving environment where little wings take flight through play, discovery, and guided growth.
NEST Early Learning Center is a nonprofit early childhood development (ECD) initiative based in Chris Hani Ext 2, Daveyton. Founded under the Startup Mzansi Foundation, NEST is committed to offering quality care, safety, and early education to children aged 18 months to 4 years.
We nurture curiosity, kindness, and confidence in children aged 18 months to 4 years, preparing them for a lifetime of learning.
Our model combines play-based learning, technology exposure, nutritional support, and community-rooted values to give every child a strong start.
We are more than an early learning center — we are a community that nurtures early steps together. Our approach blends structured learning with imaginative play, guided by loving educators and enriched by a safe, supportive environment.
Play-based, discovery-driven, and built for little wings to take flight.
Launching in 2026, this program provides a loving, sensory-rich environment for our youngest learners. Gentle routines, bonding activities, and responsive care help babies feel safe and supported in their early developmental stages.
enroll nowOur active program encourages toddlers to explore their world through guided play, songs, stories, and social interaction. Nestlings learn foundational concepts like shapes, sounds, colors, and emotional connection.
enroll nowThis stage supports toddlers’ growing independence with structured routines, language development, and fine motor activities. Play becomes more purposeful, and curiosity takes flight.
enroll nowOur pre-prep program builds on early literacy and numeracy, introduces problem-solving and cooperative play, and nurtures confidence through storytelling, group work, and creative exploration.
enroll nowLaunching in 2026, this program helps children transition smoothly into formal schooling. We focus on structured routines, cognitive milestones, and social-emotional readiness.
enroll nowAlso launching in 2026, our after-school program will offer structured homework assistance, literacy boosters, play, and enrichment activities for children in the foundation phase.
enroll nowSince opening our doors, we’ve been growing a safe, joyful community where children blossom and families feel supported.
Real words from families who’ve been part of our NEST journey.
“My daughter runs into NEST every morning with the biggest smile. The teachers are so warm and truly care about each child’s growth.”
“NEST feels like a second home for our son. He has learned so much while having fun every single day.”
“The teachers keep us involved and informed. We feel like part of one big family here.”