il Nido

Il Nido is a welcoming, Reggio-inspired program for toddlers and their caregivers—a soft beginning to school life, rooted in connection, curiosity, and care. Held three times a week in 50-minute sessions, Il Nido offers families a first taste of bilingual education and the rich possibilities of the Reggio Emilia philosophy.

Led by Chiara Calci, a gifted and deeply attuned early childhood educator, the class is designed to meet toddlers exactly where they are: in movement, in sound, in wonder. Chiara creates a warm and predictable rhythm that supports both the child and the adult, making the transition into group settings feel natural, playful, and safe.

Italian is woven seamlessly into every moment—through songs, stories, gestures, and shared routines—so that language becomes something children feel before they understand. Caregivers are active participants, modeling curiosity and comfort, and building their own connection to Italian alongside their child.

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, the environment is rich in materials and invitations to explore. Simple provocations with light, color, texture, and sound offer toddlers opportunities to engage their senses and begin constructing meaning through experience.

In Il Nido, relationships come first. It is a nest not only in name but in spirit: a place to land, to begin, and to grow—together.