The Nest Schools in Vandalia is a childcare and preschool center that also runs a weekly-themed summer day camp for children ages 5 to 12. Camp weeks each carry a theme (science, arts, outdoor exploration and more) led by counselors, with an emphasis on outdoor, nature-based activities and life-skill lessons.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact The Nest Schools Vandalia directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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Powered by GoogleWe started at the nest almost a year ago & it has been the best experience! The entire staff has been amazing. Lexi L has been so incredibly helpful with our daughter’s transition to this daycare & making sure she’s taken care of! & all the teachers in the infant rooms are the best, Brea is incredible with our daughter!
Our family could not be more grateful for The Nest and the care they provide. The teachers always greet us at drop off with a smile and wish us a good rest of our day when we leave. The environment of the center is not only very welcoming and positive but is also very clean and well kept. The admin team held great communication and eased all of our concerns as a new family to childcare and have made this transition smoother than we could have hoped for. We plan to stay for a long time!
My son started in the infant room this year. It is not easy leaving him, but The Nest has made the transition so much easier. Everyday we are greeted with a smile and my son is smiling right back. I love the app they use and all the notifications help ease my mind. I know my son is getting his needs met. He is truly thriving and they are helping him meet his monthly milestones. I would absolutely recommend The Nest.
Deciding which daycare to choose can be stressful and is always tough. But the moment we walked into the Nest, we knew we’d found the right place. The front office staff are wonderful and care about their students. You’re greeted upon arrival and they always wish you a good day on your way out. The facility is maintained beautifully and cleaned regularly. They have family friendly events regularly that are so much fun! Steve and Lacey have made us feel comfortable since day one. They’ve made me feel heard and have been swift to take care of any issue we’ve run into, no matter how small. They spend time in the classrooms and get to know the kiddos. The teachers, oh man, the teachers, they are quite literally angels. My sons are 1 and 2 and the love they get from their teachers warms my heart so much. They genuinely care about each student, they take the time to know each kids quirks. Since our switch, we’ve seen our oldest grow in ways that shock us every day, he actually LEARNS and retains the information he’s learning. My one year old just recently started wearing glasses, and his teachers have been such a big help in getting him acclimated to wearing them regularly. Honestly, I could write a novel about how much we love the Nest, from admin staff, to teachers, to other parents, we’re so incredibly happy we made the jump and switched our boys. If you’re looking for somewhere that you can feel confident in the care your children are receiving when you’re away from them, The Nest is your place!
My son has been going to this school for almost a year and half now. It is a very clean environment, all the teachers are very nice and welcoming. I will be recommending The Nest School to everyone. I am so glad that I found The Nest School for my son with care and love. Safe environment with educational engaging daily activities, and high safety standards. Front desk staff are always welcoming and smiling.
