In This Issue Enrichment Programs New Hours and Prices The Gift of Time... Summer Enrichment Classes Kindermusik Spring Mini-Session Summer Saturdays Lose Something?? Greetings!   Planes, trains, and automobiles will be at The Nest during the month of May! Don't miss out on the many fun activities planned for kids to explore and learn about transportation. For more details about our monthly learning theme and daily activities, be sure to check out our May Activity Calendar.   See you soon! ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS These fun-filled four-week classes give children the opportunity to learn, create, explore, and discover fun and exciting things about their world. Each monthly class focuses on a different theme and includes structured play activities, teacher directed academic activities, art, science, sensory activities and a whole lot of fun! New classes begin May 3rd and will focus on our monthly theme, TRANSPORTATION.  For specific class days and times, please come in or call us at 425.415.6378. NEW HOURS AND PRICES With the summer months quickly approaching, we'd like to let you know of a couple of changes taking place at The Nest.  Beginning May 24th, our new summer hours will be Monday through Friday, 9 am - 4 pm, and Saturdays, 4 pm - 10 pm.  We will be CLOSED Saturday, May 29th - Monday, May 31st for Memorial Day Weekend.  Effective June 1, 2010, our prices will increase from $8/hour to $9/hour. There will be no rate increase for additional siblings with the price remaining at $5/hour. We will also introduce three new pre-purchase packages that will offer discounted hourly rates.  **Please note that we will honor the current rates for all packages purchased prior to June 1st.  THE GIFT OF TIME... Time to run errands, attend an appointment, get a pedicure, grab lunch with friends. Whatever you need time for, we can help! With Mother's Day just around the corner, what better occasion to give or receive a gift certificate from The Nest. If you are in need of time, put a bug in someone's ear that you know just the "perfect Mother's Day gift." SUMMER ENRICHMENT CLASSES In between your trips to the park, visits to the zoo, and family vacations, be sure to bring your kids in to The Nest to enjoy our fun-filled enrichment classes offered during the months of July and August.  Each month focuses on a different theme, and includes many fun activities sure to keep your little ones actively learning during the long months of summer.  Sessions will be held July 5th-29th and August 2nd-26th. For specific class days and times, please check out our Summer Class schedule. As always, flexible, drop-off play is available before and after class. Choose one month or both...the choice is yours!  Drop in or call us at 425.415.6378 to register. KINDERMUSIK SPRING MINI-SESSION        We are excited to announce a new and exciting partnership!  At the end of May Studio3Music will offer a Spring Mini Session and will be holding all of their Woodinville Kindermusik classes at The Nest.  This is a 5-week session and classes fill fast...register soon!  The Nest is pleased to offer all families that enroll with Studio3Music a special "Stay and Play" rate of $5 per hour for siblings not attending class.  While one child enjoys a fun-filled Kindermusik class, the other stays busy playing and having fun in our drop-off play area.  It's a perfect combination!   SUMMER SATURDAYS... 'Tis the season of weddings, BBQs, and did we mention the Summer Concert Series at Chateau Ste. Michelle?? If your Saturday evenings are already getting booked, don't forget to call on The Nest to help with your childcare needs. As always, we will be open Saturday nights this summer for kiddos ages 2-9 to enjoy art projects, G-rated movies, games, Wii, and new friendships. Whatever, whenever, the time is yours...go have fun and leave the childcare to us! **Please note that The Nest will be closed Saturdays, May 29th, July 3rd, and September 4th.      LOSE SOMETHING?? Our "Lost and Found" is overflowing!  Take a minute to look through it this month in case we have something that belongs to you.  Items not claimed will be donated to Goodwill in June.    Whether you're celebrating a birthday party or a special occasion, host your event in our 4,000 square foot play center. Our facility offers plenty of space for exploration and entertainment.  For more information, please click here.  For up to date information about our play and learning center, visit www.thenestkids.com or give us a call at 425.415.NEST (6378).