Empowered Family Collective

Serving, empowering and walking with parents, caregivers, educators, and families through each stage of development.

Our Offerings

  • Looking to setup or revamp your child(ren)’s play space or classroom environment? Interested in weaving open-ended materials into your space, and don’t know where to begin?

    Entrust the sourcing, curation and organization to me!

    $45 p/hour (plus allotted budget identified by client)

    Ideal for parents, caregivers, families, and early childhood programs

    Unsure if this is the right service for you? 📆 Book a complimentary discovery call here.

  • From theory, child development 101, the value of open-ended materials, toilet learning, the magic and gold in everyday routines, reflective practice, and social emotional learning (SEL) and more (!), I will curate content & supportive materials, and facilitate a presentation and Q&A to an audience and at venue of your choice.

    $45 p/hour - preparation & presentation (sliding scale available)

    Ideal for early childhood, and community recreation programs

    Unsure if this is the right service for you? 📆 Book a complimentary discovery call here.

  • Generally, we'll start our time in song, exchange introductions, connect with each other and with our children in play and observation, read a book (or two!), talk through the value and magic of materials available during the class, and end our time in song.

    $20 p/person (sliding scale available), ~50 minutes

    Ideal for parents, caregivers, families, and early childhood & community recreation programs

    Unsure if this is the right service for you? 📆 Book a complimentary discovery call here.

  • Allow me to create space for you to reflect on and process when you find your family in a developmental “valley” or, as an educator, to take your skill set, practice and career to the next level.

    During the pandemic, I supported a handful of families through their developmental valleys, and this validated that part of my purpose is to create space for others seeking active listening, partnership, resources, and empowerment.

    $45 p/hour (sliding scale available)

    Ideal for early childhood educators & administrators, parents, caregivers, and families

    Unsure if this is the right service for you? 📆 Book a complimentary discovery call here.

Our team

FOUNDER

COACH, EDUCATOR & LICENSED LEARN WITH LESSⓇ FACILITATOR

Desiree Viray, MA.Ed

As an educator in infant-toddler classrooms for 16 years, a site director for 2.5 years, and a bonus mama to two children (11 & 13), Desiree’s God-given purpose and joy are rooted in serving, empowering and walking with parents, caregivers, educators, and families through each stage of development.

Impacting children’s lives through a family-centered approach to play, song, movement, reflective practice, connection, and simplicity.

Fun fact: Desiree doesn’t know how to swim (yet)!

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  • "Your passion is so evident. You were made for this type of work."

    -G.N., workshop attendee

  • "I loved the box of materials, and the thoughtful time we spent together. We would love to do classes with you sometime again!"

    Virtual infant class participant (child - 4.5 months)

  • "100 parent/caregiver coach. You would be (are) phenomenal and inspiring and SUPPORTIVE!"

    K.M., previous colleague & teammate

  • "You are such a caring and empathetic person, and always gave me great advice and mentorship."

    M.B., previous colleague & teammate

  • "Such a passion for our young! Continue empowering our educators."

    M.H., previous manager

  • "You are like Chat GPT for kind responses"

    -J.C., friend of 27 years