Toddler Classes

Interested in the NIDO Program for the 2025-2026 school year?

Join us for an Information Session!

Monday, May 12th 1:00pm

Program Description

Our toddler NIDO classes follow a gradual separation model. During the Fall, children attend class with a parent or caregiver, with the guidance of our NIDO teachers. In December/January, the children begin the separation process, and parents/caregivers are invited to join Dr. Jennifer Vest for conversation and connection in the nearby Ware Room for part of this time. Once completing the separation process, children attend class independently with the support of the NIDO teachers. The Toddler class includes time for choice play, gross motor exploration, stories and songs, and a snack---a class filled with the joy of growth and learning for which All Souls School is known.

Younger Toddlers (12-18 mos) FULLY ENROLLED: JOIN WAITLIST
(born between March 2024-August 2024)
Mondays & Wednesdays
9:15-11:15am

Older Toddlers (18-24 mos) FULLY ENROLLED: JOIN WAITLIST
(born between September 2023-February 2024)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:15-11:15am

Afternoon Toddlers (12-24 mos) SPACES STILL AVAILABLE
(born between September 2023-August 2024)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
12:30-2:30pm

Maximum class size is 10 children.

For the 2025-2026 school year, tuition will be $15,000.

For those who have children younger than 12 months (born after August 2024), visit our Parent-Infant Class page for more information about classes for this age group.

Registration Information

Enrollment for the NIDO Class for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. Registration remains open until classrooms are at capacity (10 children). Click here for the REGISTRATION FORM.

Registration and enrollment for the NIDO program is a separate process from admission into All Souls School's nursery school program. Enrollment in the NIDO toddler program does not imply, guarantee, or prioritize admission into the nursery school program. Families interested in applying to All Souls School for the nursery school program (ages 2-5 years) will need to complete the regular admissions process with our Director of Admissions, Susan Malone, according to the admissions guidelines established by the School and ISAAGNY.

Program Faculty

*Megan Taylor-Wolfe is the lead teacher of the NIDO program. Megan has been a teacher for six years at All Souls, working with toddlers, twos, and threes. Prior to joining All Souls, Megan worked at the Barnard Toddler Center. Megan is a graduate of Columbia University, with a degree in psychology with coursework in child development. Megan has also completed the 60-hour RIE© Foundations Class and Pikler workshop series: Engaging with Infants & Toddlers through Respectful and Peaceful Care.

*Carly Stein joins All Souls School this year as the associate teacher of the NIDO program. For two years prior, she served as assistant teacher and post-baccalaureate research fellow at the Barnard College Toddler Center. Carly is a graduate of Columbia University, with a bachelor's degree in psychology and minor in education studies.

*Kristina Walton, All Souls School's longtime Movement teacher, joins the NIDO faculty this year as an associate teacher. Kristina's education and experience in dance, movement, and early childhood education blends well in the NIDO program with its focus on supporting children's autonomy and natural gross motor development.

*Dr. Jennifer Vest, Director of All Souls School, is the pedagogical coordinator for the NIDO program. Jennifer began her career as a preschool and kindergarten teacher, before moving into administration. Since joining All Souls in 2016, Jennifer has expanded the ages served and offerings for children under three, and teaches the Parent-Infant Guidance classes. Jennifer has completed five study tours to Reggio Emilia, Italy, a study tour to Finland, as well as the RIE© Foundations class, Pikler workshops, and the RIE© Practicum. She holds four degrees in education, including an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership & Policy from Vanderbilt University.