Jane Porterfield

The Nest Schools, Inc. is a leading provider of daycare, childcare, and preschool programs in the early learning industry. The company is based in Boca Raton, FL and was founded by Gerry Pastor and Jane Porterfield, who have been the CEOs since incorporation. The company's Young Preschool program supports young children's need to be challenged, engaged, and encouraged in their learning and personal interests, while their Older Preschool program is designed to provide support in learning. The company's mission is to build strong minds, healthy bodies, and happy kids, fostering a love of learning and setting children up for a lifetime of success. The company's core value is kindness, which is at the heart of everything they do. The Nest Schools proudly support their local communities through various #KindNEST giving initiatives.

Educational Playcare Ltd. operates pre-school nurseries. The company was founded by Jane Porterfield and Gerry Pastor in 1986 and is headquartered in Avon, CT.