The Little Nest
Social Emotional Early Education
Location: 257 1st Street, Hoboken, NJ
Now Enrolling for September - Hoboken, NJ
Your Child’s First School Experience Should Feel Like Home
The Little Nest is a warm, small-group social-emotional early education program for children ages 2–4 in the heart of Hoboken. We help little ones build confidence, make friends, and love learning. All at their own pace, in a space they can trust.
Intentionally small groups · Research-backed curriculum · A community filled with love
September spots are limited by design.
Little Nestlings (Age 2): 5 spots per group · Tue & Thu
The Big Nest (Ages 3–4): 8 spots · Mon, Wed & Fri
The Little Nest Experience,
Delivered to Your Door
NOW AVAILABLE · YEAR-ROUND IN HOBOKEN
We bring warm, play-based learning directly into your home. One hour of intentional art and sensory exploration for children ages 2 through 5, the same trusted approach behind our fall program, on your schedule.
Art & Sensory Play
Creativity, fine motor skills and self-expression. No screens, no worksheets. Just hands-on learning.
We Come to You
Solo sessions, siblings or small groups. You choose the time and we bring everything.
A Taste of September
Summer families receive first access to fall enrollment and arrive already knowing what to expect.
Limited · Ends August
Summer Series
4 or 8 sessions booked as a package. Available June through August at any time. Starting at $140 for solo or $480 for a group of 4.
Year-Round
Single Sessions
Book one session at a time, any time. Available afternoons, evenings and weekends starting at $40 per visit.
Summer Series families receive priority access to our September enrollment.
What We Are
A Place Where Children Feel Safe to Grow
At The Little Nest, every child arrives as they are. We create a warm, small-group environment where little ones build emotional confidence, discover their voice, and begin to understand the world around them, at exactly their own pace. No pressure. No rush. Just real, joyful learning.
Social Emotional Learning at the Core
Before reading and writing, children need to feel seen, regulated and connected. Every activity at The Little Nest is designed to build those foundations first.
Small Groups by Design
We intentionally keep our groups small so every child gets real attention, real encouragement and a real sense of belonging from day one.
“I spent four years as a lead teacher, watching what happens when a child finally feels safe enough to try something new. That moment is everything. The Little Nest exists to give every child that moment.”
Our Programs · Starting September 2025
Two Programs, One Approach.
Built Around Your Child.
Both programs run in the mornings at our Hoboken location. Each one is intentionally small, play-based and rooted in social emotional development, designed to meet children exactly where they are.
Ages 2 Through 3
The Little Nestlings
Your child’s very first school experience
Schedule Tuesdays and Thursdays
Session 2 hours each morning
Group size 5 children maximum
Little Nestlings is designed for children taking their first steps away from home. Through sensory play, music, art and gentle routine, we help the youngest learners feel safe, seen and excited to come back.
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Children gain confidence separating from caregivers, begin regulating their emotions, and develop the social foundations they will carry into kindergarten and beyond.
2 groups available · Limited to 5 spots each
Ages 3 Through 4
The Big Nest
Ready to grow, ready to lead
Schedule Mon, Wed, Fri
Session 4 hours each morning
Group size 8 children maximum
The Big Nest is for children who are ready for more. Longer sessions allow for deeper exploration, collaborative projects and the kind of rich peer relationships that build real social confidence.
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Children strengthen communication, empathy and self-regulation while developing early literacy and problem-solving skills in a nurturing, low-pressure setting.
1 group available · Limited to 8 spots
September enrollment in now open! Spots fill quickly!
September 2025 Enrollment
Your Child’s Spot is Waiting. We Would Love to Meet them
We know choosing your child's first school experience is a big decision. Reaching out is just a conversation. No pressure, no commitment, just a chance to see if The Little Nest feels like the right fit for your family.
Little Nestling
10
Total spots available
The Big Nest
8
Total spots available
filling out the form takes two minutes. We will be in touch within 24 hours.
📍 Located in Hoboken
Right in the heart of your community at 257 1st Street — easy drop-off, familiar neighborhood.
👶 Small Groups Only
Intentionally small class sizes so every child is seen, supported, and celebrated.
❤️ Social Emotional First
Everything we do is rooted in the research-backed belief that emotional intelligence is the foundation of all learning.
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