“I can't recommend Hayley from Elevate ECE highly enough.

Over the past year, our preschool has experienced significant leadership change, and having Hayley alongside us has made all the difference. Her support across leadership, management, administration, and compliance has been absolutely invaluable. No question is ever too big or too small, and her wealth of knowledge and experience within the early childhood sector has given us the confidence to navigate challenges and continue moving forward.

What I appreciate most is that Hayley doesn't just provide answers, she takes the time to explain the "why", helping us build our own knowledge and confidence as leaders. She is approachable, encouraging, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in seeing services succeed.

The support we've received has strengthened not only our systems and practices but also our confidence as a leadership team. We are so grateful for Hayley's guidance and look forward to continuing our partnership with Elevate ECE well into the future.

Thank you, Hayley, for your unwavering support, you've made a real difference to our preschool”.

-Ashleigh (Business Leader)

Dorie Community Preschool

“Hayley is a skilled and effective consultant who brought fresh ideas, strengthened our learning environments, and introduced changes that improved space utilisation across the centre, supporting sustained enrolments and strengthening long‑term occupancy.

She is a self‑driven professional who mentors with clarity, care, and high expectations. She led important policy implementation, including strengthening our approaches around toilet learning, ensuring consistency and quality across the team.

Her skill in holding courageous conversations stood out — she approached challenges with honesty, respect, and a solutions‑focused mindset.

I’m grateful for the professionalism, insight, and positive impact she brought to our team, and I would confidently recommend her to any ECE organisation.”

— Zoe (Owner)

Bright Beginnings Montessori

"Hayley has been fantastic to work with throughout the development of our strategic plan. Her knowledge of the ECE sector and strategic planning process gave us confidence every step of the way, and we now have a plan that genuinely reflects who we are and where we want to go. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hayley to any childhood service looking for professional, knowledgeable, and supportive guidance; she is a valued member of our wider preschool whanau." 

- Kylie (Business Leader)

Waitaki Valley Preschool

“Working with Hayley has been an incredibly positive experience for our team. She has been mentoring and working alongside our team leaders and management team, and her support has been invaluable.

Hayley is approachable, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. She provides prompt feedback and practical notes that are easy to understand and apply, helping us continually improve. She is reliable, responsive, and consistently makes herself available to answer questions or provide guidance whenever needed.

Her ability to support, encourage, and develop our leaders has made a real difference to our team. We genuinely appreciate her professionalism, expertise, and the positive impact she has had on our business. We would highly recommend Hayley to any organisation looking for a supportive, experienced, and engaging mentor”.

- Emily (Owner)

Learning Curves Montessori

“As a mentor, Hayley has a remarkable way of bringing out the best in people.  She creates a safe space where we can openly ask questions, reflect honestly and celebrate success.  Her guidance has helped me to see my own leadership through a different lens and her support has been incredible.

Hayley also led a two-day leadership retreat tailored to our needs as a network. This was one of the most valuable professional learning experiences that I’ve had.  From the moment we began, I felt seen, challenged, and encouraged to grow in leadership. This retreat was well planned with content that was meaningful, practical, and tailored to meet us wherever we were on our individual learning curves.  The retreat was engaging and purposeful and Hayley’s passion for early childhood and leadership shone through in everything she shared.  Hayley has a natural gift for making complex ideas relatable and proving practical strategies that we can apply.  I walked away feeling inspired and equipped with new knowledge and a clearer vision”.

- Robyn (Centre Manager)

Learning Curves Montessori Lincoln