Meet Mireia Lopez

Discovery Playtime was founded in 2017 by Mireia Lopez, a passionate educator with a strong background in child development. Mireia holds a degree in Primary School teaching, a Master's degree in Educational Psychology, a QQI6 Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills, and a QQI6 in Training and Evaluation.

Mireia’s entrepreneurial journey into play-based education began when she started running workshops for babies, toddlers, and neurodivergent children, with a focus on learning through play.

These workshops allowed children to develop basic life skills in a fun and supportive environment while giving parents the chance to bond with their kids and connect with others.

Drawing on her extensive educational background, Mireia built Discovery Playtime around the philosophy that play is a powerful tool for learning, and she continues to advocate for this through her play sessions, events, camps, training programs, and the Rediscovering Childhood Podcast.

Let's raise confident, creative, resilient kids!

Let's raise confident, creative, resilient kids!

Rediscovering Childhood Podcast

Rediscovering Childhood Podcast

Let’s explore parenting and education through honest conversations. Each episode brings insights from parents, teachers, therapists, and experts, inviting a fresh look at traditional parenting methods.

With practical tips and a celebration of childhood’s magic, it empowers listeners to foster meaningful connections and embrace joy in everyday moments.

Discovery Playtime

Creating playful experiences where children thrive through curiosity, creativity and connection.
Whether we're running camps, festivals, workshops, family events, educator training or sharing conversations through our podcast, our mission is the same: to give children the time, space and freedom to simply be children.

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