
About Us
We provide the opportunity for children to have the best day everyday!
Brighter Minds is inspired by The Curiosity Approach, which has evolved from a number of pedagogies, including Reggio, Steiner, Montessori and Te Whariki approach in New Zealand.
We pride ourselves that we are different to many other childcare providers and thrive to maintain high quality standards and offer the children a huge range of play opportunities to enhance their own curiosity.
This is achieved by
Staff will create inviting and engaging activities built around the child’s interest. We encourage children to be able to freely express themselves. We ask parents to dress their child in nursery clothes, as your child will be playing with exciting materials such as mud, water, sand, cocoa powder, paint, playdough, flour. Staff encourage children to be creative and get as messy as possible and will not interrupt a child’s flow by stopping them to ask to put an apron on.
“Clothes will wash but moments to make memories will last a lifetime.”
We feel that it is important for children to explore their environment in all weathers, we ask parents to provide wet suits and wellies, so the children are equipped to play outside. Children love to be outside and will not notice the weather if they are engaged in their play.
“There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing!”
We encourage children to be able to freely design their own artwork and creations, by using real life objects to guide them. We don’t use templates or photocopied pictures for the children to colour or stick on in production factory set style. Staff will offer exciting provocations for the children to choose to explore at their own time. We want children to enjoy the process not the product.
“The important thing is to create!”
We pride ourselves that here at Brighter Minds we offer the children a unique environment. The children have opportunities to develop their imagination and take their play further along by using open ended resources and natural materials. Children are encouraged to take appropriate risks and work through a challenge. Staff provide enticing activities, for the children to engage and develop their awe and wonder through exploration and risk taking. By removing all plastic toys, we have created a calm space that allows children to problem solve and create endless opportunities.
“When you draw, cut it, paste it and put it together for me all I learn is that you are better than me!”
Why are we different to other providers
- Offer a range of funded placements
- Our strong parental partnerships
- Children are listened to and are not stopped in their play
- Our outdoor environment
- The childcare environment is cosy and inviting for children
- Freshly prepared healthy snacks and dinners
- Easy and instant communication with parents via Famly app
- Achieving quality assurance schemes
- In the moment planning and child led activities
- Observations and next steps for the children’s development
- Early identification of developmental concerns
- Specialised assessment tools for speech and language
- Good links with Primary schools
- Robust Policies and Procedures
- Empowering staff and children
What our parents say
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