Colorful graphic design with the words 'The Next Egg' in a playful font. Illustrations include a tree, small bird, and three eggs labeled 'ABC' at the top right.

Meet the Owner!

A woman with shoulder-length wavy brown hair and hazel eyes, smiling at the camera, wearing a teal shirt, with a white cabinet and some greenery in the background.

Hello and welcome! My name is Susan, and The Nest Egg is the beautiful answer to a prayer that was planted in my heart more than 20 years ago. As I was finishing my degree in Early Childhood Education at ECU, the Lord began laying this dream before me—a place created with intention, love, and faith, where children could explore and imagine without any boundaries to their learning.

My love for children and teaching began long before that. At just 13 years old, I started teaching Sunday School at my church, and from that moment on, I knew teaching would always be part of my calling. Over the years, the Lord has allowed me to serve children and families in many ways—as a childcare center director, a home childcare provider, and for the past 12 years, as a homeschooling mama.

I have been married to my wonderful husband for 19 years, and together we are raising two amazing boys, Banks (12) and Ty (17). Being their mother has been one of my greatest joys and has only deepened my passion for early childhood and education.

In April of 2025, I felt a gentle but unmistakable nudge from the Lord—it was time to pursue the dream He placed on my heart so long ago. That calling became The Nest Egg, a children’s playroom built on faith, purpose, and love. I am beyond excited to bring this dream to Pitt County.

This journey has been anything but solitary. My dad has poured his heart and soul into helping bring this vision to life, and my husband, my children, family and friends have worked tirelessly alongside me—painting, building furniture, and supporting me every step of the way. While this dream was given to me, it has been prayed over, thoughtfully built, and lovingly shaped by so many hands and hearts.

The Nest Egg is more than a business—it is a calling. My prayer is that every child who walks through our doors feels safe, cherished, and free to grow, play, and thrive, all within a space created to honor the Lord and celebrate the beauty of childhood.

Come visit us! We can’t wait to meet you!

A young boy in a bathroom with light blue walls, black Nike cap, gray t-shirt, navy shorts, and gray sneakers, standing on a floor covered with broken tiles, holding a tool, with a trash can nearby, and bathroom fixtures including a sink and toilet v
Construction workers installing or repairing large glass windows on the storefront of a commercial building. One worker is kneeling on the ground, and another is standing nearby, both engaged in work with tools. A yellow ladder is set up at the site.
Interior of a building under renovation, with drywall being installed, construction tools on the floor, and a person working.
Two men are working on constructing a metal frame in a room with blue walls and a grey carpet. One man is sitting on the floor, and the other is standing on a ladder.
Worker on a red lift installing a sign that reads 'Egg Indoor Play Center' on a brick building.
Empty office space with wood flooring, white walls, vertical blinds on windows, ceiling with rectangular fluorescent lights, and electrical outlets on the wall.
Empty office space with large window, Carpeted and hardwood flooring, Doorways, No furniture, Sunlight through window, Sign on rope barrier indicating carpeted areas are closed, Drop ceiling with fluorescent lights.
Two men working on a small model house with a sloped roof, in a room with botanical murals on the wall. There are two ladders, tools on the floor, and a paint sprayer nearby.
Worker on a red lift installing or repairing a sign that reads 'Egg Indoor Play' on a brick building.
A person working on electrical wiring, using a cordless drill, seen through a hole in the drywall with blue electrical conduit and insulation surrounding the opening.
A small wooden display stand with multiple compartments and a white canopy, resembling a market or ice cream stand, situated indoors.
A smiling older man wearing glasses, a beige Carhartt apron, a gray hoodie, a cap, and standing in a woodworking shop filled with tools, wood pieces, and workbenches.
A middle-aged couple standing outdoors in front of a large wooden cross decorated with white fabric, beside a lake and green trees on a clear day.

Meet my Dad!

The Nest Egg Children’s Playroom would not exist without my dad. This is Tim. Every wall, every detail, every carefully built space was helped to be shaped by his hands and his heart. While he spent 40 years serving his community as a paramedic, he has been a builder since he was old enough to hold a hammer. Truly, if there is something he can’t build, I haven’t found it yet.

When I shared my dream for The Nest Egg, my dad didn’t hesitate. He poured himself into bringing my vision to life, working tirelessly for months, often without rest, simply because he believed in me and in this dream. This playroom is filled not just with craftsmanship, but with love, sacrifice, and countless quiet moments where he chose to give his very best.

Standing right beside him, though often behind the scenes, is my mom. While she hasn’t been needed in the playroom itself very much, she has been the steady heartbeat of this journey—making sure we were fed, cared for, encouraged, and supported every step of the way. Her role may not be visible on the walls, but it is deeply woven into the foundation of this place.

My parents have been married for nearly 50 years and have been a wonderful example to me and my siblings of what a Godly marriage, selfless love, and unwavering commitment truly look like. The Nest Egg is a reflection of their example, their faith, and their love.

This dream would never have been possible without my parents, and I am endlessly grateful and deeply blessed to have them as part of my life and this story.