Meet Aga, the heart behind WildGarden
Agnieszka Opolska, lovingly known as Aga, is the founder of WildGarden—a nurturing, creative, and nature-connected childcare setting where every child is supported holistically. Aga is not only a registered childminder but also a qualified yoga teacher, artist, sociologist, and a passionate advocate for mindful, heart-led education.

With a deep love for working with children’s minds, Aga weaves together the wisdom of education, emotional development, and imagination. She is a children’s book author and illustrator, bringing her passion for storytelling and visual art into her daily work with children. Her approach is rooted in kindness, creativity, and connection—to nature, to self, and to each other.

Aga’s professional journey spans more than 15 years and includes work as a parent coach, trainer, and educationist.

Qualifications and Training:
• MA in Sociology and Education
• Interpersonal Counseling Coach
• Parent Coach – experienced in family support and communication
• Certified Trainer in the Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish method:
“How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk – School for Parents”

Childcare & Early Years Education:
• Level 3 Child Care Qualification
• Certificate in Early Years Professional Development Programme
• SEND Diploma (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
• Understanding Autism Diploma
• ADHD Awareness Diploma
• Level 2 Award in Challenging Behaviour
• Certificate in Educational Psychology

Additional Training:
• Safeguarding Children
• Paediatric First Aid
• Yoga Teaching Certification