Workshop Description

In this workshop educators and child care professionals will be provided with a gradual entry checklist to:

  • Support educators with their gradual entry strategy

  • Support educators to support children and families with gradual entry expectations


Educators will go through age, development and group considerations to reflect on how they can best support a variety of children and families through the gradual entry process. 


Educators will be asked to think about using a primary caregiver model to support infants, toddlers and children in feeling safe and secure during gradual entry.

Meet Your Facilitator

Owner and Founder of Early Years Thriving Ana Valle Rivera

Ana Valle Rivera is the Founder of Early Years Thriving (also known as Early Years Workshops). Ana has a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor's Degree in Child and Youth Care, and is currently completing a Master's Degree in Professional Education. Ana's main purpose with her training is to inspire positive change in the early years by helping adult caregivers to think about the ways in which they can help their children thrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is this a live or self paced course?

    This is a self paced course, you can go through the material at any time and the material will be available as long as you need it.

  • Will the instructor be able to help me?

    Absolutely. The instructors will usually respond within 24-48 hours of being contacted.

  • What technology do I need?

    To take the workshop you need a device with a screen, audio and internet.

  • Can I get a receipt or confirmation?

    Once you register you will see a confirmation webpage and you will receive a receipt email. If you need a more detailed receipt please contact the instructor directly.

  • Can I get a refund or credit after purchase?

    No refund or credit is provided once the workshop is purchased. It is up to the participant to go through the material at their own pace. If you are unsatisfied with the material please contact the instructor directly.

  • Will I get a certificate of completion?

    Certificates of completion will be available automatically upon completion of the workshop. We keep a record of all who register for this workshop. For ECE registry purposes, the instructor can verify the progress and completion of each participant in this course. Remember to download your certificate and any resources should this course ever be taken down.

  • Will this workshop be accepted by the ECE registry in my province or state?

    Ultimately it is up to the participant to ensure this workshop would be accepted by the ECE authority in their province or state. Each certificate of completion will include our contact information so that we can support educators to get their professional development hours. PLEASE NOTE: You must complete all the materials in full and answer all questions so that we can ethically verify your certificate with any ECE registry.

Getting Ready For Gradual Entry

Click on the button below to register for this free self-paced online workshop!