Global Gold Standard

The seal of trust for child development—across home, school, and community.

Whole Child Certified™ unites the five essentials—Healthy, Safe, Engaged, Supported, Challenged—with global best practices so every child can thrive. We certify Parents, Educators, Schools, and Professionals.

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Whole Child Certified™

Issued exclusively by Whole Child Global Education™ under the Whole Child Global Foundation™ framework.

Evidence-based
Global best practices
Parent + educator aligned
Quality-assured certification
Renewal & continuous improvement

What “Whole Child” Means

It’s more than academics. It’s the integration of health, safety, emotional growth, family partnership, and rigorous learning—so children become capable, confident humans ready for life.

Healthy

Body & Brain

Sleep, nutrition, movement, and mental wellness practices woven into the day.

Safe

Secure & Supported

Safeguarding, trauma-aware culture, predictable routines, nurturing relationships.

Engaged

Curiosity → Mastery

Play, inquiry, projects, and real-world work that matter to children.

Supported

Family Partnership

Coaching, communication, and consistent home–school tools.

Challenged

High Expectations

Clear standards, feedback, and stretch goals—equity with excellence.

Certification Pathways

Enter at Foundations. Advance to Practitioner. Reach Mastery. Add the Global credential when you implement top international practices (Finland, Singapore, Japan, Montessori/IB methods, etc.).

Parents

Whole Child Parent™

Foundations (6–8 weeks), then Practitioner and Parent Coach. Gentle & conscious parenting, SEL at home, routines, neurodiversity.

Outcome: Home practices that accelerate development.

Educators

Whole Child Educator™

Foundations (8–12 weeks), Practitioner (6 months), Master Educator (1 year + practicum). SEL, trauma-informed, inquiry, inclusion.

Outcome: Classroom excellence aligned to Whole Child.

Schools

Certified Whole Child School™

Leadership training, staff certification, curriculum & environment review, audit/visit, renewal every 3 years.

Levels: Certified • Gold • Global

Professionals

Whole Child Professional™

For therapists, pediatricians, social workers—integrate Whole Child tools in practice.

Global Add-On

Whole Child Global Certified™

Implements Finland play & equity, Singapore math mastery, Japan routines & care, plus Montessori/IB inquiry.

Authority

The Seal

The Whole Child Certified™ seal is issued exclusively by Whole Child Global Education™ under the Whole Child Global Foundation™ framework.

How Schools Earn the Seal

A clear, doable pathway—built for excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Leadership commitment + training
  • ≥50% staff Level 1 (100% within 2 years for Gold)
  • Lead teachers at Level 2; at least one Master Educator in progress
  • Curriculum & environment alignment (SEL, play/inquiry, health, inclusion)
  • Parent engagement & community partnerships

Verification & Renewal

  • Portfolio + virtual audit (optional on-site visit for Gold/Global)
  • 3-year certification cycle
  • Annual progress report & PD updates
  • Marketing toolkit + public directory listing upon approval

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Become Whole Child Certified™

Tell us who you are and which pathway you’re interested in (Parent, Educator, School, Professional, Global). We’ll follow up with next steps, cohort dates, and pricing.

We’ll reply within 2–3 business days.