Brighter Minds Childcare Risca

12/06/2026

04/03/2026

We’re Hiring! 😊

Brighter Minds are looking for a friendly Full Time team member to cover Maternity leave.

📅 Start date: 13th April 2026 until November 2026

🕒 Mon–Thursday 7:45am -6pm

💷 hrly rate higher than NMW and to reflect experience

We are looking for an experienced qualified level 3 practitioner to join our wonderful Baby Room!

If you have the skills and experience and wish to join our amazing nursery please get in touch.

For more information contact 01633 612845

Send your cv to [email protected] to apply.

07/01/2026

📢 Is your child ready for Flying Start childcare?
Were they born between 1 Jan 2024 – 31 Mar 2024 and live in a Flying Start postcode? 🧸✨ If so, it’s time to apply for funded childcare!

📅 Apply by 6th of February to start next term. This helps us manage applications and gives childcare providers time to prepare. Decision emails will be sent on 2nd of March.

💻 Use our quick postcode checker to see if you’re eligible and apply online today: https://www.caerphillyearlyyears.co.uk/flying-start/

01/12/2025

We are hiring!!!

Nursery Cook – Brighter Minds Childcare
Hours: 35 per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Location: 12 Gwendoline Road, NP11 6DD
Start date: 5th January 2025

Brighter Minds Childcare is looking for a dedicated Nursery Cook to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make homemade healthy meals for young children to enjoy – and parents happy knowing that they are eating freshly prepared meals.
🌟 What you’ll do
Prepare and serve nutritious meals using fresh ingredients.
Cater for all dietary needs and allergies with care and creativity.
Keep our kitchen inspection‑ready, maintaining the highest food hygiene standards.
Plan menus that reflect diverse cultures and children’s preferences.
Work closely with our team to ensure mealtimes are positive, inclusive experiences.
✅ What we’re looking for
A current Food Safety Certificate and commitment to HACCP procedures.
Experience in catering or cooking for groups, ideally in childcare or education.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
A friendly, flexible team player who values safeguarding and professionalism.
An enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
💡 Why join Brighter Minds?
At Brighter Minds, we believe mealtimes are more than just food – they’re about care, culture, and community. You’ll be part of a supportive team, enjoy professional development opportunities, and play a vital role in shaping children’s daily experiences.
📩 How to apply
If you’re passionate about cooking and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV to [email protected]

Director
Tel 01633 612845 / 07490 262652
12 Gwendoline Road, NP11 6DD

12/11/2025

🌿 Preschool PACT Session 🌿

Last week we invited parents, grandparents, and carers into our preschool to take a closer look at the children’s developing interests and ideas. 💛

The environment is shaped by the children themselves — their curiosity, imagination, and creativity guide how our spaces grow and change. It was lovely to see families exploring the room, observing how the children’s interests have inspired new areas of play and learning.

A big thank you to everyone who came along and shared this special session with us, the children were so proud to show you what they’ve been busy creating and discovering! ✨

04/11/2025

🍂 A Lovely Half Term in Preschool 🍂

Our preschool children have had a wonderful half term, full of curiosity, laughter, and exploration! 💛

We’ve spent time out and about in our local community, discovering new places, noticing changes in the season, and talking about the world around us. These experiences help the children build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. 🌿

It’s been such a joy to see their excitement and wonder as they explore, ask questions, and share what they’ve learned together.

27/10/2025

🎃 Autumn Magic at Brighter Minds 🍁

Last week, we created our very own pumpkin patch for the children to freely access and explore, a cosy autumn space filled with pumpkins, hay , leaves, and all the colours of the season. 🍂✨

It’s been wonderful watching the children take the lead , lifting, rolling, counting, comparing, and creating their own games and stories. Every interaction has sparked language, curiosity, and imagination. 💭

At Brighter Minds, we believe in giving children the freedom to explore and discover at their own pace because that’s where the richest learning happens. 🌻

24/09/2025

✨🔭 Exploring the Wonders Around Us 🌍🌙

At Brighter Minds, exploration is led by the children’s own curiosity and interests. This month they’ve been captivated by light, planets and the mysteries of space , asking questions, testing ideas and sharing discoveries with one another. 🌟💡

By following their lead, we nurture a love of learning that is playful, meaningful and truly their own. 🌈❤️