Choose your learning experience
Study visits
A focused introduction for teaching teams, leaders and
education delegations. Guided visits, examples of practice
and professional discussion. Duration and group size agreed
for your visit.
Job shadowing
A deeper look at an educator’s or leader’s everyday work,
linked to your learning goals. Observe your mentor’s daily
practice, discuss and reflect. Proposed placements of 3–5
days.
Why visit Väike Päike?
Since 2003
Practical early childhood
experience.
Children aged 0–7
Specialist knowledge grounded in
daily work.
Our own settings
Real environments and professional
teams.
What you can explore
We select the themes and host setting together. The programme reflects your learning interests, the practices available at the chosen centre and the time you have for your visit.
Child centred and play based learning
Explore the role of play, relationships and children’s participation. Discuss how educators balance children’s interests with learning aims and how daily routines create opportunities for learning.
Learning environments and independence
Discover how activity areas, accessible materials and the organisation of space can support children’s choices, exploration and independence. Consider the adult’s role in making these environments work.
Self regulation and adult support
Discuss practical approaches to emotional regulation, working memory and inhibitory control. Explore how adult responses, routines and playful activities can support children’s developing skills.
STEAM, inquiry and outdoor learning
Explore examples of playful investigation, open-ended materials and learning outdoors. Discuss how educators encourage curiosity, problem-solving and experimentation through experiences relevant to young children.
Observation and child development
Discuss how observations inform activity planning and communication with families. Where relevant, explore prepared examples from DigiLa, our platform for tracking and supporting children’s development.
Leadership and professional development
Exchange ideas about supporting teams, developing shared practice and connecting staff learning with organisational goals. This focus is particularly relevant for leaders and education delegations.
What your experience could look like
Explore an example. Your final programme is agreed before booking.
Study visit
A focused introduction to our organisation and practices.
Welcome and context
An introduction to Väike Päike and the focus of your visit.
Explore and observe
A guided introduction to selected spaces and practices.
Meet and discuss
Questions and exchange with educators or leaders.
Reflect and connect
Consider ideas for your setting and possible next steps.
Job shadowing
Sustained observation of a designated professional’s everyday work.
Agree your focus
Meet your mentor and clarify
learning goals.
Follow daily practice
Observe your mentor’s work
across everyday routines.
Discuss and revisit
Reflect with your mentor and
deepen selected observations.
Plan your next steps
Review learning and prepare an
action plan.
Plan your visit or placement
Tell us your goals
Share your role, interests, participant numbers and preferred dates.
Choose the format
Discuss a study visit or a mentored job shadowing placement.
Agree the offer
Confirm the programme, host, mentoring arrangements, fee and inclusions.
Prepare and learn
Receive practical information and prepare your questions.
Location and dates
Selected settings in Estonia; by arrangement.
Language
English-language arrangements confirmed before booking.
Duration and participants
Agreed for the chosen format and host capacity.
Fee and included services
A quotation specifies the programme and mentoring, where applicable.
Planning Erasmus+ mobility?
Tell us your project’s learning goals and activity requirements. Explore Erasmus+ opportunities →
Frequently asked questions
How is a study visit different from a training course
A study visit introduces our settings and practices through observation and discussion. A training course follows a structured learning programme with defined outcomes, practical tasks and reflection. We can discuss adding a workshop to your visit.
How is a study visit different from job shadowing
A study visit provides a focused overview. Job shadowing offers more sustained observation of a professional’s daily work, with a designated mentor and agreed learning goals. If you want a deeper placement over several days, explore our job shadowing programme.
Can we choose the centre and themes
Tell us your interests and any preferred setting. We suggest a suitable option based on your goals and host availability. The final location and programme are confirmed before booking.
Can you welcome a large group
We discuss group size in advance. To support meaningful exchange and respect the centre’s daily routines, the programme may require smaller groups or separate visiting times.
Will we observe children during everyday activities
Observation may form part of the agreed programme where the host setting can accommodate it. The timing and scope are planned around children’s routines and wellbeing. Some themes may be explored through staff discussions and prepared examples.
Can a visit lead to further cooperation
Yes. We can discuss follow-up training, a longer job shadowing experience or cooperation through Väike Päike International. The next steps depend on your organisation’s goals and the scope of the proposed collaboration.
Looking for a longer learning experience
Explore our five-day training courses or discuss a three- to five-day job shadowing programme. If you are planning Erasmus+ mobility, our Erasmus+ page explains the available formats and how to take the next step.
Let’s plan a visit that fits your goals
Tell us who you are, what you would like to explore and when you hope to visit. We will help you identify a suitable programme and discuss availability.
Head of Training Centre
koolituskeskus@lasteklubi.ee