Nature-Based Preschool

The Nest, nestled in the heart of The Wheeler School’s Seekonk, Massachusetts, campus is a magical place for children ages 2 years and 9 months to 5 years old to begin their educational journey.

About The Nest

The Nest at Wheeler provides an early childhood education that meets the developmental needs of each child through joyful, hands-on, experiential learning in the natural world. Our nature-based curriculum integrates academics and social-emotional skills and inspires a love of learning and connection to the natural world.

Guiding Principles

Family Information

At Wheeler, we understand that families are looking for an exceptional educational experience and the need for an affordable program that provides high-quality care for their family. The Nest at Wheeler program was designed to meet both these needs!

  • Build a schedule that works for your family
    • Full Day: 8am-3pm
    • Extended Day Care: 3pm-5:30pm
    • Half-day: 12:30pm
  • When coupled with Wheeler Summer, Nest families have 12 months of care
Family Info

Visit the Family Info page for detailed program information including program fees and frequently asked questions.

"In our search for an Early Childhood program, we prioritized a place that aligned with our own values and what we hope to instill in our children at home: a curiosity and appreciation for the world around them, exposure to a diversity of perspectives and experiences, and a sense of pride and confidence in their own individual differences. Wheeler has provided that and so much more."
– Early Childhood Parent
"Our five-year old comes home each day proudly sharing stories of their gratitude tree, class discussions on the beauty of diversity, and the day's latest outdoor adventure. These lessons are artfully weaved into the class through song, literacy, and mindful moments of peace and gratitude."
– Early Childhood Parent