Good early childhood care and education builds a strong foundation for lifelong confidence and learning.

At Bright Futures in Hawke’s Bay, we offer care and learning for 0-5-year-olds in a safe, nurturing environment. Our experienced Educators are dedicated to supporting your child's development.

Our mahi

We believe every child deserves a nurturing environment where they feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.

Based in Hawke’s Bay, Bright Futures has been providing trusted, home-based care and education for tamariki since 1994. With over 30 years of experience, we are part of a not-for-profit organisation committed to making a positive impact in our community.

Our dedicated team of professional Educators care for children at their homes across Napier, Hastings, and Central Hawke’s Bay. They are supported by our team of Visiting Teachers - qualified, registered ECE teachers who provide oversight for the care and education of each child.

We offer flexible hours, low Educator-to-child ratios (no more than four children per Educator), and personalised care that supports each child’s unique needs.

Our philosophy

Visiting Teachers and Educators establish a culture where children are first and foremost valued, celebrated, and affirmed for who they are and what they bring to learning.

At Bright Futures we promote meaningful relationships and ensure each child is supported to achieve equity and excellence.

We strive to provide fun, safe, and kind learning environments that are responsive to meeting the individual needs of children and their whānau.

We believe the Educator’s home learning environment allows for children to unfold and evolve in their own time – ā tōna wā.

We provide children with opportunities to initiate and drive their own learning experiences which allows Bright Futures children to be:

• strong in their identity and culture
• happy and confident learners
• curious explorers

Our Educators are responsive to children’s learning, play and interactions. They facilitate authentic learning opportunities that promote strong connections to the community.

Our Educators are supported by Visiting Teachers who work alongside Educators and parents to share responsibility for children to reach their full potential.

At Bright Futures we recognise Māori as Tangata Whenua, uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to embracing our bicultural heritage.

We welcome, value and respect children’s diverse needs, affirming home languages, culture and are responsive to children’s changing circumstances.