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Our Story
Bright Little Sunshine’s Daycare was founded by Heather Hobbs, who grew up in Kokomo with a heart for caring, teaching, and inspiring young children. Heather has been working in childcare since 2009, and from the very beginning, she knew she had found her passion — helping little ones learn, grow, and shine.
In 2015, Heather turned that passion into something truly special when she opened Bright Little Sunshine’s Daycare, a licensed home daycare built on love, learning, and laughter. With over 16 years of professional experience and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Heather brings both expertise and warmth to every part of her program.
At Bright Little Sunshine’s, Heather creates a nurturing, family-like environment where every child feels safe, valued, and excited to explore. She believes that learning happens best through play and connection — whether it’s story time, hands-on activities, or celebrating small milestones together.
Heather’s favorite part of her work is the joy she sees in children’s faces as they discover something new. For her, every giggle, every “aha!” moment, and every hug is a reminder of why she started this journey — to make a difference in the lives of children and their families.
Our Philosophy
We believe children have the right to a nurturing, safe environment where they can feel comfortable and secure Thereby, teachers have the responsibility to provide opportunities for the children to develop to their maximum abilities
Learning Environment
Bright Little Sunshine’s Daycare recognizes that each child is an individual and is encouraged to develop at their own pace. Our staff accepts and respects differences between children, including developmental, physical, racial, and ethnic diversity. We show this every day in the way we talk with the children, give them choices in play, and thoughtfully set up their environment with challenging, varied experiences that encourage creativity and follow each child’s interests. For families wondering why is early childhood education important, we believe that every child—regardless of sex, race, religion, or ethnic origin—deserves the same opportunities and advantages to reach their unique potential.
Growth
Children learn best through active participation in their environment. Therefore, it is also the teacher's job to provide a variety of opportunities and experiences to promote growth in all skill areas including physical, emotional, social, and intellectual. Teachers strive to thoughtfully plan activities that meet the developmental needs of differing children, and which follow sound early childhood developmental principles
Meet the Team
Center Owner
Heather Hobbs
I am the owner of Bright Little Sunshines Daycare. I’ve been working in the childcare field since 2009, and after running an in-home daycare for eight years, I decided to open a daycare center so I could support more children and families in our community. I hold my CDA in Early Childhood and have a true passion for helping children learn, grow, and discover new things every day.
I love being a positive role model and doing what I can to help others succeed in life. When I’m not at the center, I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my 13-year-old daughter who inspires me daily
Center Director
I am the Center Director at Bright Little Sunshine's Daycare. I have over ten years of experience working with children and families. I have an Early Childhood Ed. with minors in Special BSEd., Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Lead Teacher
Amber Minor
My first job out of high school was a teacher’s assistant at a daycare in Sarasota, FL. I worked there for 6 years; during those 6 years I had the opportunity to work in the infant classroom, two’s classroom, and the 3/4’s classroom. I obtained my CDA in Early Childhood.
I love doing music, art and crafts with my class and I am looking forward to teaching your children to learn, have fun, play and grow!
Our Mission
Empowerment
The mission of Bright Little Sunshine’s is to provide the highest quality day care and preschool learning experiences for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years. Our staff promotes a child's confidence about herself or himself through loving care. Feelings of self-worth, meaningful peer and adult relationships, feelings of competence in cognitive skills and physical well — being are most important to the young child. Each child is valued for its uniqueness and individuality. To reach our goals, we must work cooperatively with parents who share in our mutual interest in the child.
Development
Each child has the right to develop a positive self-image, to feel good about who they are. We fervently hope that in treating each child with love and respect that they in turn will learn to treat others with the same love and respect.
Care
Every child is treated with care and respect, allowing their individuality to shine through while they discover and explore their surroundings.