Home Childcare for Busy, Working Parents With Nontraditional Work Schedules!
Weekends only!

Now accepting families for our 2026 opening in Merrillville, IN

About

💕 A Nest for Growing Minds

Nena’s Little Nest is a bilingual, play-based, home based childcare program designed specifically for weekend working families with non-traditional schedules.We provide a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where children learn, explore, and grow through Spanish, music, and hands-on activities.We Provide:
*Weekend and overnight care
*Small group setting for personalized attention
*Non traditional hours designed with shift workers in mind

👶 Ages We Serve

Children from 8 weeks to 12 years old

✨ More Than Childcare.

Weekend Care — Designed with shift workers and busy families just like you in mind!

🗣️ Bilingual learning (English & Spanish) 🎵 Music and movement enrichment🏫 Personalized, small group care 🕒 UAW members C-Crew shift support (weekends and overnights)🏡 Clean, cozy, home-based setting 📅 Structured daily routine with flexible care options

✨ Our Weekend Availability Will Also Include...

🍽 Parent Date-Night Drop-Offs
– Enjoy a worry-free evening out while your child is in safe hands.🧖🏽 Self-Care Fridays & Saturdays
– 4-hour mini care blocks so parents can run errands or rest.🌅 Early Drop-Off & Late-Night Pickup
– Flexible hours to fit your unique schedule.🎨 Weekend Enrichment
– Fun learning through crafts, play, and creativity.⏱ Last-Minute Care Options
– For those unexpected weekend work shifts or emergencies.

TUITION

Every Tuition Package Includes:

Nutritious meals and snacks, Music Enrichment, Spanish Exposure, Educational Activities, Arts & Crafts, Storytime, and Indoor and Outdoor Play, Rest and Nap Accommodations, Progress Updates and more!

Infants (8 weeks-23 mos)

  • Single Day Care: $125/day

  • Overnight Care: $150/night

  • Full Weekend Package: $400*

Children (2-12 Years)

  • Single Day Care: $100/day

  • Overnight Care: $150/overnight

  • Full Weekend Package: $375*

*Two (2) overnights are included in the Full Weekend Package.

2026

Join Our Waitlist Today!

We’re now accepting families for our early interest list! We’re finalizing and preparing for our home inspection.
Spots will be extremely limited to maintain a high-quality, small group environment.
We would love to stay connected with you as we build something amazing for your little ones!

Nena’s Little Nest Childcare & Learning Center | Merrillville, IN | © 2026 Tenena Nichols. All rights reserved.