Nest Community School

Nest Community School offers full day toddlers for children 1 to 2 years of age, with snacks, rest periods, lots of outdoor time, and learning experiences. It also offers full day preschool for children 2 1/2 to 6 years of age, with hands-on, authentic, play-based experiences, snacks, rest periods, lots of outdoor time, and learning experiences. The program also offers half day preschool, Saturday Care, and parenting and educator classes.

Programs

• Full Day Toddlers — 1 to 2 years of age · Licensed toddler room at the Conservation District Campus. Full day program provides snacks, rest periods, lots of outdoor time, and learning experiences. Designed for youngest learners.
• Full Day Preschool — 2 1/2 to 6 years of age · Licensed full day preschool at the Conservation District Campus. Hands-on, authentic, play-based experiences with snacks, rest periods, lots of outdoor time, and learning experiences.
• Half Day Preschool — Morning program, 4 hours; 9:00 am-1:00 pm · Half-day preschool at the Grand Sparrow House in the Comstock neighborhood.
• Saturday Care — Saturdays · Play-based weekend care for Spokane’s working parents.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–11 years old
• General schedule: Half-day preschool is 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Saturday Care is on Saturdays. School year enrollment begins before September 1st; newly enrolled children usually begin in September.
• Facility hours: Preschool Hours: Monday-Friday, Campus 7:30 am-5:30 pm; Grand Nest 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm.

About the provider

Nest Community School opened in February 2019. It is a licensed program. The program emphasizes community, inclusion, and belonging, and supports families and teachers as a caregiving team. Tours are led by the director, Chelsea.

• Parenting and Educator Classes — Reggio inspired classes for parents and teachers; teacher classes provide STARS hours.

Enrollment fee is $150, annual and non-refundable. Waitlist is first come, first serve. Children are welcome at tours. New enrollment spots are filled from the waitlist. Preschool room tuition listed for 2026-2027: 5 Half Days $1,050; 4 Half Days $875; 3 Half Days $725. Gradeschool tuition listed for 2026-2027: 5 Days per Week $525; 4 Days per Week $460; 3 Days per Week $375; 2 Days per Week $275; 1 Day per Week price not shown.

Last updated October 28, 2026.