Nestology

Raise confident, capable and screen free toddler and babies

Nestology helps you create a Montessori based learning and development environment at home, where language, movement, independence, confidence, and curiosity naturally grow - with love, respect and understanding.

Built by globally recognized montessori trained parents & founders

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0–3 yrs

Critical window

AMI

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Significant learning gaps
in young children in India

Millions of children are falling behind due to lack of right support during early years

28%

Have speech
delays

12%

Have
ADHD

78%

Lack basic
math skills

75%

Lack basic
reading skills

85% of brain development happens before age 3The window is now.

Sources: ASER, Annals of Child neurology 2024, International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2023

Why screens are a challenge in the
first three years

Screen usage in early years is proven by science to cause language delay, attention and sleep issues which impacts brain irreversibly.

Why it happens

01

Breaks serve-and-return

Child stops “serving”, parent stops “returning” - the loop that builds 1M+ neural connections/sec goes quiet.

~770 words / hour
02

Re-paces attention

Fast cuts train the brain for a rhythm real life never matches - sustained attention pays later.

Rewired for speed
03

Steals self-regulation

Feeding & calming — the top 2 uses in India; erase the exact moments self-regulation is learned.

Top uses in India

What it costs

4.8×

higher odds of communication delay at 2

4+ hrs/day at age 1 · Takahashi ’23, JAMA

Lower

white-matter integrity in language tracts

MRI · Hutton ’20, JAMA Pediatrics

+9%

attention problems at 7, per daily TV hour at 1–3

Christakis ’04, Pediatrics

Shorter

sleep in the window the brain consolidates learning

Indian cohort · ISSRB ’23

In India: language & communication are the domains hit hardest in under-5s · Varadarajan ’21, PLOS ONE

The real gap

Guidelines say don’t - no one gives the instead.

Parents don’t need Instagram advice. They need a system.

Serve-and-return & 1M connections/sec: Harvard Center on the Developing Child · Words: Christakis et al. (2009) · Feeding/calming use: IAP Guidelines (2022); IJMR (2025)

Science backedMontessori-basedChild-Centered

A science-backed, Montessori-based at-home child development system for the first three years

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A science-backed, Montessori-based at-home child development system for the first three years

where 85% of the brain is built, and the foundation of every child's emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development is laid.

where 85% of the brain is built, and the foundation of every child's emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development is laid.

Meet our founders

Behind Nestology is a passionate team of parents, educators, and innovators dedicated to transforming the early childhood journey for modern families.

Ashay

Ashay

IIT Kharagpur, B.Tech

IIM Ahmedabad, MBA

0-3 Montessori certification (AMI)

Montessori core principles certification (AMI)

0-3 Montessori diploma, Sydney* (AMI)

McKinsey & CompanySchlumbergerami
Vartika

Vartika

Indian Inst. Of Mass Communication (IIMC)

MA, Mass Comm.

Montessori administrators certification (AMI)

0-3 Montessori certification (AMI)

0-3 Montessori diploma* (AMI)

United NationsBBC NewsNDTVIndia Todayami

*ongoing

Meet our panel of experts

Our team of trusted specialists brings together decades of clinical and academic expertise to support every aspect of your child’s early development.

Dr. Praveen Suman

Dr. Praveen Suman

Sr. Developmental Paediatrician

Dr. Praveen brings advanced expertise in developmental paediatrics, working closely with families to support children with diverse developmental needs.

Himani Dalmia

Himani Dalmia

Certified Infant and Child Sleep Specialist

Himani brings deep expertise in pediatric sleep science, helping families establish healthy sleep foundations for infants and young children.

Dr. Krishnaveni Kannan

Dr. Krishnaveni Kannan

Child Behavioural Psychologist

Dr. Krishnaveni specialises in child behaviour and emotional development, guiding parents through early childhood behavioural patterns and milestones.

Shivani Shivlani

Shivani Shivlani

Executive Director, Cappa India

Shivani is an internationally certified pregnancy, lactation and child nutrition counselor, and Director of CAPPA India's Pregnancy Fitness Educator Program

Dr. Rine Benson

Dr. Rine Benson

Developmental Paediatrician

Dr. Rine specialises in tracking and supporting developmental milestones in young children, ensuring timely intervention and holistic growth.

Dr. Vinothini Kannan

Dr. Vinothini Kannan

Dentist

Dr. Vinothini provides expert guidance on early oral health, helping parents establish healthy dental habits from the very first tooth.

Raise a thriving child - with clarity and not guesswork

From sleep and feeding to language, movement, and emotional development, Nestology helps you nurture the foundations for a confident, capable, and emotionally secure child.

Understanding the First Three Years

Understanding the First Three Years

Cognitive Development

Cognitive Development

Language Development

Language Development

Developing body & mind through movement

Developing body & mind through movement

Emotional and Social Development

Emotional and Social Development

Toileting Independence

Toileting Independence

Healthy Sleep

Healthy Sleep

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding

The first three months

The first three months

Gender and it's role in early years

Gender and it's role in early years

Oral Health

Oral Health

Free • 2 mins • Science-based

Parent-Child Temperament Quiz

Ever wondered how your temperament matches with your child's? Understanding both helps you nurture a deeper, more harmonious bond — with Montessori-inspired insights tailored to your family.

  • 9 core traits
  • Parent + child profile
  • Personalised guidance
Take the QuizNo sign-up required

Trusted by 10,000+ parents • Built with AMI Montessori experts

Inside the Nestology App

Everything at your fingertips and in your home.

From daily Montessori activities to 24/7 AI support and 1:1 expert coaching, swipe through a real preview of the app 10,000+ parents use daily.

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Daily guidance

Nestology learning program - Supporting healthy sleep, movement and language development

Learning program for parents

Today's Activity - high contrast black and white visual for cognitive development

Montessori activities

Activity recommendations - Montessori materials like Munari mobile

Build Foundations

Foundations - understand and support your child's development

24/7 AI Support

Chat with Mira AI - 24/7 parenting support and tracking

1:1 Expert coaching

Speak with an expert - 1:1 guidance from Nestology specialists

At Home assistance

Child Development Specialists - in-home learning sessions and practical coaching

...And much more!

Routines, tracking,
community & more

...And much more!!

Free to start • Cancel anytime • 4.9★ by 10k+ parents

Mindful parents. Happy babies. Smarter support.

Every child's journey is unique and so is every parent's. Here is what parents and experts say about Nestology

Dr. Ankur Chawla

Senior Pediatrician, Noida

M K Pandey

Former Deputy Secretary, Min. Of Health

Dr. Saru

Skin Specialist, Noida

Preetha

Montessori Expert, Chennai

Usha

Principal, Chennai

Shweta

Journalist, Delhi

Riya

Supreme Court Lawyer, Noida

Rita

Delhi

Shri Priyank Kanoongo

Member NHRC, New Delhi

Yashika

Psychologist, Gurgaon

Stuti Agarwal

Journalist, Mumbai

Prayrita

Montessori Expert, Delhi

Dr. Pooja

Gynaecologist, Gurgaon

Reviews from parents and experts

Loved by parents.
Trusted by experts.

Real screenshots from families and educators — no scripts, just honest experiences.

App Store review by satworld22 — personal baby advisor backed by science
Review by Vinay Thakur — one of the best parenting apps
Yashika Khandelwal, Child Psychologist — I will definitely recommend Nestology to parents
Parent WhatsApp message — thank you for coming in our life, learning a lot from Gauri
Dr. Saru Singh, Mother of 2 year old — Ashay and Vartika are doing a fabulous job
Parent WhatsApp message — I have full trust on you, my child will be in best hand
Parent message — his language has improved, eating well, sleeping well
app review
Prayrita, Classroom leader Magic Years New Delhi — parents should login to this app

Awarded Best Startup in Early Childhood Development

Vartika and Ashay with the Ideabaaz Startup Fest trophy
Vartika on the Clean Tech and Circular Economy panel at Ideabaaz
Vartika holding the Ideabaaz award at Bharat Mandapam
Ashay receiving Best Startup award on stage at Ideabaaz Startup Fest 2026

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Ideabaaz Startup Fest 2026

Bharat Mandapam • 29–30 Aug 2026

Best Startup

Early Childhood

Family playing with Montessori toys

Not Just Information. Real Transformation.

Personalised guided program, age-appropriate routines and montessori materials, regular progress checkpoints, and live expert guidance.

The science behind
early development

During 0–3 years, your child’s brain grows faster than it ever will again, tripling in size and forming over a thousand trillion connections.

These early experiences shape not just intelligence, but also personality, social–emotional development, confidence, focus, and the love for lifelong learning.

Newborn vs 2 year old brain
Brain development timeline
Normal vs sensory-deprived brain
Blueprint for future adaptation
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Grounded in Dr. Maria Montessori's Philosophy

A century of Montessori wisdom and decades of developmental science, trusted by families worldwide — now at your home

Dr. Maria Montessori

Dr. Maria Montessori

(1870–1952)

In the first few years, your child's mind absorbs everything around them effortlessly— language, routines, emotions, and ways of interacting with the world. Every experience becomes part of how they understand life, which is why the environment around them matters so deeply.

Children pass through windows of intense sensitivity to specific stimuli — language, order, movement, tiny details. These windows are temporary. When we recognise and honour them, learning becomes effortless and joyful.

A thoughtfully arranged space invites exploration and independence. Everything in the child's world should be sized, ordered, and accessible so they can freely choose, use, and return materials on their own.

The adult is not a teacher but an observer and guide. By understanding development and stepping back at the right moments, we give children the gift of self-discovery.

True freedom is not absence of structure — it is the freedom to move, choose, and act within a framework that keeps the child safe and the community harmonious.

Intelligence develops through the hands. When children manipulate real, purposeful objects they are not just doing — they are thinking, refining, and building lasting cognitive structures.

Frequently
Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Nestology

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  • Authentic Montessori, backed by modern science — Nestology is built around authentic Montessori principles, a globally respected, time-tested approach to early childhood development, combined with the latest understanding of how a young child’s brain develops.
  • Building the whole child, not chasing quick results — We don't focus on quick fixes or short-term rewards. We focus on building intrinsic motivation, independence, confidence, concentration, movement, language, emotional development, and a lifelong love of learning.
  • Built by Montessori-trained, IIT-IIM founders — Nestology is founded by IIT Kharagpur and IIM Ahmedabad alumni, with both founders trained in Montessori methodology through the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). We bring together a deep understanding of early childhood with rigour and integrity in building best in class support solutions.
  • Created with leading early-childhood experts — Nestology has been developed with Montessori experts, senior developmental paediatricians, psychologists, and leading lactation, nutrition and sleep experts, bringing multiple dimensions of the first three years together.
  • More than an app — Nestology is a complete early-years ecosystem, combining personalised digital guidance, expert support, live sessions, community, and at-home support.
  • Confidence that you're giving your child the best foundation — Our goal is simple: when you follow Nestology, you can feel confident that you're giving your child the right foundation during their most formative years.
Not at all! Nestology is designed for first-time parents with no prior experience. Our learning program starts with the fundamentals and guides you step-by-step through Montessori principles tailored to your child's current stage.
Nestology focuses on the critical developmental period from birth to three years old. This includes prenatal preparation for expecting parents through the end of the third year.
Yes! Nestology offers digital resources you can access anytime, plus optional 1:1 video consultations with certified Montessori educators for personalized guidance on your specific challenges.

Nestology membership costs ₹6,999 for one year. You can also have full access at ₹199 only for the first 28 days.

This gives you full access to personalized developmental guidance and daily activities, expert-led learning, smart trackers, developmental insights, Expert product recommendations, specialized early childhood 24/7 assistant, live expert sessions, a vibrant parent community and ongoing support designed for your child's first three years. With Nestology by your side, You will never be guessing again, rather raising your child with confidence and clarity.

Absolutely! We offer prenatal content to help you prepare your home and mindset before your baby arrives. Many parents find this preparation invaluable for a smooth transition to parenthood.
Yes. We take your privacy seriously and follow industry best practices for data security. Your personal information and your child's developmental data are protected and never shared with third parties.

Nestology can actually help you save money.

Parents often spend thousands of rupees on toys, activity kits, books and learning materials their child may not need, may not be ready for , or quickly loses interest in. The result is often more expense and more clutter at home.

Nestology helps you understand what your child needs at their current developmental stage, what you can use from things already available at home, and what is actually worth buying. Beyond that, you get Montessori-aligned activities, developmental tracking, expert guidance and AI-powered support in one place. So instead of buying more for your child, Nestology helps you do more with less.

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