Our Mission
Our mission is to provide meaningful learning opportunities to Early Childhood Educators, Early Years Professionals, Teachers and Parents to give them inspiration, hope, practical tools and strategies to help them thrive and help the children they care for to thrive.
Philosophy
We believe that when Educators and caregivers are well supported, with information, hope, and connection, then they are able to be the best person they can be for the children who need them the most.
We don't expect all children to learn the same way, why would we expect all adults to learn the same?
At Early Years Thriving we strive to be relatable and support various modes of learning because we acknowledge that every caregiver has a unique learning style. We hope to support as many caregivers as possible.
For this reason, we offer a wide range of workshop topics that can be presented in a variety of structures from a community of practice to self-paced options.
Regardless of learning styles, what is really at the heart of any positive change is the ability to reflect and the ability to make better choices.
Core Values
Care
Children deserve the right to feel safe, and respected for who they are, their competencies, creativity, and uniqueness so that they feel empowered to discover their world.
Belonging
Children make meaning of their world through relations with people, places, materials and more-than human worlds to develop a sense of self and social responsibility.
Community
Children, educators and parents experience a sense of wellbeing and thrive when they root themselves in connection with a community that centres care and belonging.
About Our Founder
Ana is a proud mother of three, a public speaker, a consultant, and the founder of Early Years Thriving.
Ana has 18+ years of experience in the childcare field. She has direct experience working with children and families using inclusive and trauma-informed approaches.
Ana has over 11 years of experience working in adult education and currently supports ECE practicum students at the college level.
Ana has 9+ years of experience as a workshop facilitator and has facilitated hundreds of professional development workshops for thousands of educators, teachers, and parents.
Ana has a Diploma in ECE, a Bachelor’s Degree in Child & Youth Care, and a Master’s of Professional Education in ECE.
Learn more about working with Ana here: www.anavallerivera.com
