Childcare Training
Toddler Yoga for Childcarers
Accredited toddler yoga training designed specifically for nursery staff, childminders, and early years practitioners. Bring playful, developmental movement into your setting — supporting confidence, regulation, and EYFS outcomes.
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Course Overview
Our Toddler Yoga for Childcarers course is designed specifically for professionals working in nurseries, preschools, and childminding settings. You'll learn playful, age-appropriate yoga sequences that support toddlers' physical development, emotional regulation, and confidence — all mapped to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Developed by Julie, a paediatric nurse and health visitor with over 26 years' experience, this course is practical and designed for real childcare settings. You'll receive ready-to-use session plans and editable EYFS templates you can use straight away.
Available as an online self-paced course, or as in-house training delivered directly to your nursery or setting via Zoom or face-to-face.
Quick Facts
- Price (Online)£149
- In-House (Zoom/F2F)Contact us for pricing
- DurationApprox. 40 study hours
- Access12 months from enrolment
- FormatOnline, Zoom, or Face-to-Face
- EYFS MappedYes — templates included
- SupportPersonal tutor throughout
Payment plans available
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for childcare professionals who work with toddlers and young children and want to introduce yoga-based movement into their setting. No prior yoga experience is required.
Nursery & preschool staff
Room leaders, key workers, and practitioners wanting to add movement and wellbeing to their sessions
Childminders
Registered childminders wanting to offer structured yoga-based movement to the children in their care
Nannies & au pairs
Professional carers working with toddlers and young children in home settings
Early years teachers
Teachers and TAs working in EYFS settings looking to support physical and emotional development
Children's centre staff
Professionals delivering family support and early years programmes in community settings
After-school & holiday club staff
Anyone delivering activities for toddlers and young children wanting to add movement sessions
What you will learn
The course covers everything from child development to practical session planning, with EYFS-mapped templates you can use straight away in your setting.
Child Development & Movement
- ✓Understanding physical and emotional development in toddlers and young children
- ✓How movement supports brain development, coordination, and self-regulation
- ✓The role of proprioception and body awareness in early learning
Yoga Sequences for Toddlers
- ✓Playful, age-appropriate poses and flows for toddlers aged 1–5
- ✓Animal poses, partner activities, and creative movement games
- ✓Adapting sequences for different abilities and energy levels
Emotional Wellbeing & Regulation
- ✓Using yoga to support emotional regulation and resilience
- ✓Breathing techniques and relaxation adapted for young children
- ✓Creating a calm, safe space for self-expression and confidence-building
EYFS Mapping & Integration
- ✓Mapping toddler yoga to the Early Years Foundation Stage
- ✓Ready-to-use EYFS session plans and editable templates included
- ✓How to integrate yoga into your daily routine and planning
Inclusive & Trauma-Aware Practice
- ✓Adapting sessions for children with SEND and additional needs
- ✓Trauma-aware approaches to movement and body-based activities
- ✓Creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all children
Professional Practice in Childcare
- ✓Safeguarding and consent considerations in a childcare context
- ✓Health and safety for movement sessions in your setting
- ✓Communicating the benefits to parents and colleagues
Training options
Choose the format that works best for you and your setting. All routes lead to the same accredited qualification.
Online Self-Paced
£149
Study entirely from home with our mobile-friendly learning platform. Work through video lessons, EYFS-mapped session plans, and practical exercises at your own pace.
- ✓12-month access to all materials
- ✓EYFS-mapped session plans included
- ✓Video demonstrations and tutorials
- ✓Study anytime, anywhere
- ✓Personal tutor support via email
In-House via Zoom
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We deliver the course live via Zoom directly to your team. Perfect for nurseries and childcare settings who want to train together without leaving the setting.
- ✓Live delivery to your whole team
- ✓Interactive Q&A throughout
- ✓Flexible scheduling
- ✓Group pricing available
- ✓Same accredited qualification
In-House Face-to-Face
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We come to your setting and deliver hands-on, practical training directly to your team. Ideal for nurseries, children's centres, and childcare organisations.
- ✓Delivered at your setting
- ✓Hands-on practical training
- ✓Flexible scheduling
- ✓Group pricing available
- ✓Sussex, Surrey & London
Recognised & Accredited
Your Toddler Yoga for Childcarers qualification is recognised by leading professional bodies, giving you the credentials to practise with confidence and obtain insurance.
What does accreditation mean for you? It means your qualification is recognised by professional bodies and insurance providers. You can confidently set up your own classes, work within nurseries and children's centres, or add this skill to your existing practice — knowing your training meets industry standards.
What Our Graduates Say
Toddler & Child Yoga Reviews
Real stories from graduates who have completed this course and gone on to build rewarding careers.
“The toddler yoga course is fantastic. The EYFS mapping makes it so easy to use in nursery settings, and the children absolutely love the animal poses and stories.”
Charlotte B.
Toddler Yoga Instructor, West Sussex
“I combined this with the baby yoga course and now offer classes from birth to age 5. It's given me a really strong, rounded offering for families and nurseries.”
Rebecca N.
Children's Yoga Instructor, Surrey
“The session plans are brilliant — creative, engaging, and easy to adapt. I felt confident delivering my first class because the course prepared me so well.”
Danielle K.
Toddler Yoga Instructor, Hampshire
Frequently asked questions
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Contact Us to Discuss Your Training NeedsReady to bring toddler yoga into your setting?
EYFS-mapped training designed for childcare professionals. Study online for £149, or enquire about in-house training delivered to your team via Zoom or face-to-face.
Payment plans available · 12-month access · EYFS templates included