Our current Early Childhood Education industry is facing a crisis, soon to be a collapse.
The challenges in early childhood education are systemic, deeply rooted, and far-reaching. The cracks in the system aren’t just inconvenient—they’re hurting children, driving out teachers, and reinforcing cycles of harm.
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Each year, more than 50,000 children in preschool or childcare settings are suspended, an average of 250 children per day
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From 2020 to 2022, approximately 600,000 teachers nationwide left the profession
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Early childhood education has seen a 46% spike in burnout
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In high-need programs like Early Head Start, teacher turnover rose from 19% to 29%
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Unstable centers saw rates leap from 38% to 57%
How is it that the very system meant to nurture our youngest learners is burning out the people entrusted to help them thrive and simultaneously pushing out the children most in need of care? When no one feels safe, valued, or supported—child or adult—everyone loses.
This is where the power of the Mindful Foundations Curriculum and teaching with L.O.V.E.E. comes in. They represent more than another classroom framework. They signal a paradigm shift. One that our system is desperately in need of today.
This crisis is our greatest opportunity for change. But before we can fully embrace the opportunity, we have to confront a deeper disconnect—the gap between what children truly need and what the system is currently designed to deliver. Mindful Foundations is the pioneer curriculum offering the education industry a gentle invitation to doing things differently.
Are you ready to join the movement? To rebuild the
foundation of learning from the inside out.
“Children don’t just need academics. They need love, guidance, and safety. When we give them those things, everything else changes.” —Mercedes Finstuen, M.Ed., Founder of Mindful Foundations
Mindful Foundations Trauma-Informed Approach to Classroom Management and Behavior Guidance
Launching Feb. 2026!
Mindful Foundations is not a script to memorize or a trend to follow.
It is a practical, relationship-based system that includes:
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Core curriculum grounded in brain development and trauma awareness
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18 foundational lessons
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The L.O.V.E.E. Method framework for daily classroom use
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Pulse of the Room Teacher Reflection Guide
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The awareness and ability to restore trauma seen in children and their families
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Regulation tools that help children calm their bodies
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Exact language educators can use during hard moments
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Visual supports that reinforce emotional learning
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Clear implementation guidance so teachers are not guessing
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Parent resources to extend learning to home
Every piece is designed to be used in real classrooms with real children.
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A La Carte Curriculum Services
Mindful Foundations offers additional services to provide practical tools and guidance to implement Mindful Foundations with confidence. These services range from foundational to premium expanded support.
Mindful Foundations Self-paced Training Videos
Mindful Foundations
Promotional Kit
Specialized Consulting for Classroom Support
Monthly access to the Mindful Foundations Training Videos on the Teachable platform.
Training's include:
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Introduction to Mindful Foundations
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Leadership Training
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Staff & Teacher Training
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Curriculum Training
*Teachable membership required.
A Promotional Kit for your classroom or program to use to launch the new curriculum successfully!
Kit includes:
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7 Email Blasts
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5 School Flyers
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14 Social Media Posts
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8 Tour Flyers & Scripts
Managing complex behaviors while keeping a positive classroom environment is exhausting—and you don't have to do it alone. Our personalized consulting provides trauma-informed guidance through observations, Swivl analysis, and actionable plans tailored to your challenges. Let's reduce your stress and transform your classroom together.