Certificate for Childcare Settings
Toddler & Pre-School Yoga for Childcare Settings
Undertaking a certificate in using toddler and pre-school yoga in childcare settings will enable you to help young children experience the well-being properties of yoga and sensory-inspired sessions. Designed with the EYFS in mind throughout.
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What is Toddler and Pre-School Yoga?
Anyone who has ever experienced the positive effects of yoga will immediately recognise the benefits that can be transferred to young children. From relaxing and calming to bonding and relieving ailments, toddler yoga is a wonderful tool to have in your nursery and childcare training locker.
Our sensory and yoga-inspired programme is a great way of introducing young children (18 months to 5 years) to stretches, movements, stories, songs, relaxation, and sensory play and its many benefits. Our course weaves basic yoga-inspired poses and movements and sensory play into songs, traditional and modern stories — making it fun and engaging for both toddlers and parents.
The programme has a strong emphasis on child development as well as teaching key development and life skills through movement, sensory play, story telling and songs. This course is designed with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) in mind and can help to support language, communication and literacy through story telling and song, physical movement through yoga-inspired moves, mathematics through shapes and counting, understanding the world through sensory play, and expressive arts and design through fun, inspiring sensory and movement-based classes.
Quick Facts
- Age range18 months to 5 years
- Distance learning£149 per person
- In-house (Zoom or F2F)£1,150 + VAT (up to 10)
- Modules6 modules
- AccessUp to 4 months to complete
- FormatOnline or in-house
- AssessmentQ&A papers per module
- SupportPersonal tutor throughout
Larger groups accommodated at additional cost. Travel may be additional depending on location.
What the course covers
The course covers everything from the principles of toddler yoga to practical session planning, giving you the skills to confidently deliver yoga-inspired sessions in your childcare setting.
Principles, History & Benefits
- ✓History and principles of yoga-inspired movement and sensory play
- ✓Benefits of toddler yoga for children aged 18 months to 5 years
- ✓How yoga supports child development and key life skills
Preparing Your Sessions
- ✓Setting up your space and preparing your materials
- ✓Safety aspects of teaching movement and sensory play with toddlers
- ✓Health considerations for your classes
Poses, Movement & Sensory Play
- ✓Yoga-inspired poses, postures, movement, and stretches
- ✓Toddler moves to aid child development
- ✓Sensory play and breathing techniques for little people
Storytelling & Song
- ✓Weaving yoga moves into songs, traditional and modern stories
- ✓Using storytelling to support language, communication and literacy
- ✓Making sessions fun and engaging for toddlers and parents
EYFS Outcomes
- ✓Language, communication and literacy through storytelling and song
- ✓Physical movement through yoga-inspired moves
- ✓Mathematics through shapes and counting; expressive arts through sensory play
Assessment & Qualification
- ✓Each module includes a Q&A paper assessment
- ✓Practical video demonstrations to watch, practise, pause and replay
- ✓Tutor review and email feedback on your work
Please note: This course assumes an understanding of child development for children aged 0–4 years.
Training options
We offer both distance learning and in-house options so you can train in the way that suits you and your setting best. Both routes lead to the same accredited qualification.
Distance Learning (Online)
£149 per person
The online course consists of 6 theoretical and practical modules. Once you have booked you will be sent an invite to join your course on our online learning academy, accessible from your smartphone, tablet or laptop. You have up to 4 months to complete the course — though many students finish much more quickly.
- ✓6 modules (approx. 1–2 hours each)
- ✓Q&A paper assessment per module
- ✓Practical video demonstrations
- ✓Tutor review and email feedback
- ✓Study at your own pace
- ✓Up to 4 months to complete
Face-to-Face or Zoom In-House
£1,150 + VAT (up to 10)
Our face-to-face course runs for just over 8.5 hours and can be delivered at your childcare setting across the UK including Manchester, London and Brighton — or we can come to you. We also offer this as a virtual Zoom course for your group.
- ✓8.5-hour face-to-face day
- ✓Delivered at your setting
- ✓Locations: Manchester, London, Brighton & more
- ✓Or we come to you (travel may apply)
- ✓Virtual Zoom option available
- ✓Larger groups at additional cost
On completion you will receive a ‘Certificate in using toddler and pre-school yoga in a childcare setting.’
Recognised & Accredited
Your Toddler & Child Yoga Instructor Training 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
In-House Training Available
In-HouseToddler & Child Yoga Instructor Training can also be delivered as in-house training at your nursery, school, or organisation. Bring this course directly to your team — with flexible scheduling, group pricing, and a tailored approach to suit your setting.
- ✓Delivered at your setting
- ✓Flexible scheduling
- ✓Group pricing available
- ✓Tailored to your team's needs
- ✓Same accredited qualification
- ✓Sussex, Surrey & London
Frequently asked questions
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Contact Us to Discuss Your Training NeedsReady to bring toddler yoga into your childcare setting?
Help young children experience the well-being properties of yoga and sensory-inspired sessions. Distance learning from £149 — or enquire about in-house training for your group from £1,150 + VAT.
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