Our Services
Why Choose Life Learning?
Life Learning supports early childhood centres, preschools and the teams who run them. Whether you need stronger systems behind the scenes, a more purposeful programme in the room, or professional development that helps your teachers grow, we work alongside you to build something that fits your setting.
Our ECE services are shaped by founder Maria Johnson’s decades of hands-on experience in early childhood education, including establishing and leading Little School.
We offers comprehensive, research-backed training programs that equip educators and parents with the skills needed to nurture young minds.
With a focus on child development, hands-on strategies, and ongoing support, Life Learning empowers you to create enriching learning environments where children thrive.
How Life Learning Can Support You
Programme Development
The programme sits at the heart of any learning environment. We believe it should be planned, purposeful, progressive and systematic, and we help you shape one that reflects your own philosophy, community and children.
- Clarifying your vision, philosophy, values and culture
- Choosing curriculum approaches and theorists that match your philosophy
- Weaving Te Whāriki, the New Zealand curriculum, into your daily programme
- Building reflection and evaluation systems that are ethical, developmentally appropriate and ongoing
- Observing and documenting children’s learning
Training and Professional Development
A strong team is at the heart of successful work. We work with individual teachers, small teams, whole teams and leadership groups to build skills, confidence and a positive team culture.
- Team development and leadership: collaboration, shared vision and practical leadership strategies
- Professional development: tailored programmes for educators and leaders
- Teacher coaching and mentoring: one-to-one support for beginner and experienced teachers. We have been coaching and mentoring teachers.
Online Early Childhood Courses Through Life Learning Academy
If you or your team would like to learn at your own pace, the Life Learning Academy offers online early childhood courses you can apply straight away in your own setting. Topics include:
Primitive Reflexes Course
Leadership and Team Development
Play-Based and Outdoor Learning
STEM in Early Childhood
Positive Behaviour
How We Work With You
Every centre is different, so we don’t hand over a template. Our approach responds to the setting, strengths and challenges of your own learning environment.
- Tailored. We shape support around your philosophy, your team and your community.
- Collaborative. We work with individual teachers, small teams and your leadership group.
- Practical. Support centres on what teachers can observe, try and refine in daily practice.
- Right fit. In recruitment, we look beyond qualifications to who will thrive in your particular learning environment.
Who We Work With
We support early childhood centre owners and directors, preschool and school leaders, teachers and teaching teams, and organisations that want to improve the quality of early childhood education.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ECE service is right for my centre?
Start with what feels most pressing. If it’s staffing, policies or compliance, begin with operational and management development. If it’s your curriculum and planning, look at programme development. If it’s your team’s skills and confidence, look at training and professional development. If you’re not sure what is right for your centre, get in touch and we’ll talk it through.
Can you support individual teachers as well as whole teams?
Yes. We work with individual teachers, small teams, whole teams and leadership groups.
Are the Academy courses online?
Yes, Life Learning Academy courses are online, so you can study from anywhere and at your own pace. No rush.