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Address 8 Prospect St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 Open in Maps
Hours Mon to Fri, 7.30am to 6pm
Fees from $63

A warm and connected childcare experience in Leichhardt

Mini Masterminds’ child care centre in Leichhardt is a nurturing home away from home where children feel secure, understood and excited to take part in each day. With stunning indoor and outdoor spaces, our educators build each day around what your child is genuinely curious about, so every one of our Minis develops at their own pace.

  • More value for your money. Only Mini Masterminds provides all-included Extra Curriculum programs with specialist educators including Sports, Yoga, Cooking and Languages.
  • Mini Masterminds Leichhardt features a lovely outdoor area featuring climbing equipment, slides, bike track and a garden for children to explore the outdoors.
  • Experienced and caring educators from Mini Beginnings nursery to our 2-year preschool program
  • Safety first childcare centre designed for maximum visibility and supervision, including CCTV and Safety Leaders at the Centre.
  • Mini Masterminds Leichhardt has proudly been rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard (NQS)

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Meet the Team

Clea

Clea

Centre Director

Early childhood education is incredibly rewarding because I am passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every child feels valued and confident to learn. What I love most is the special bond we build with the children and the appreciation they show us every day—it is truly rewarding to watch them grow, learn and reach new milestones.

Kanti

Kanti

Educational Leader

Being part of a close-knit community at Mini masterminds Leichhardt allows communication to flow smoothly between all stakeholders, which I really value in my role as an Educational Leader. I particularly enjoy working closely with my team to identify areas for improvement, share ideas, support one another, and collaborate towards achieving shared goals and positive outcomes. Seeing our ideas come together, whether through small projects or larger goals, gives me a strong sense of accomplishment and motivates me to continue developing as a leader while learning from and supporting the strengths of my team.

Clea

Clea

Child Safety Leader

As a Child Safety Leader, I am passionate about creating a safe, respectful and nurturing environment where every child feels secure, heard and valued. What I love most is building trusting relationships with children and families and knowing that every day, we are helping children feel confident, protected and supported as they grow.

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A daycare in Leichhardt created for families and young learners

As a family-owned centre, we pride ourselves on creating a childcare centre where children feel safe, supported, and inspired every day. Families will also feel part of the centre community, with a strong focus on communication, shared milestones and community events.

We have zero tolerance for any behaviour that could compromise a child’s wellbeing. Our learning spaces are designed for maximum supervision, with additional glass walls and strong team visibility. Each Centre has CCTV and a Safety Leader. Mini Masterminds Leichhardt has proudly been rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard (NQS)

Our Leichhardt Centre is well positioned for families looking for long daycare in Annandale, Stanmore, Rozelle, Haberfield, Petersham and Camperdown.

What does my child experience in daycare?

Nursery Program

Six weeks to two years

Our nursery program focuses on gentle care, familiar routines and strong educator relationships. Babies are supported by consistent educators who understand the importance of trust and comfort.

Dedicated indoor and outdoor nursery spaces support sensory exploration, early communication and physical development in a nurturing setting.

Toddler Program

Two to three years

Toddlers take part in play based learning that supports independence, language growth and social development. Daily experiences include music, storytelling, creative play and early problem solving guided by children’s interests.

Clear routines help toddlers feel confident as they explore and learn.

Prep School Program

Three to five years

Our Prep School program supports children as they prepare for kindergarten. Learning focuses on early literacy, numeracy, technology and inquiry based exploration.

The program was developed with guidance from a primary school teacher to support a smooth and confident transition to school.

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What is the 3 Day Childcare Guarantee?

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From January 2026, families eligible for the Child Care Subsidy will receive access to at least three days of subsidised childcare per fortnight, regardless of work or study hours.

This allows children to build strong relationships, enjoy stable routines and take part in the full learning program.

Key details include-

  • A minimum of 72 subsidised hours per fortnight for eligible families
  • Up to 100 subsidised hours for families meeting activity requirements
  • Guaranteed 100 hours for First Nations families
  • Commencement date of 5 January 2026

Start Strong for Long Day Care 2026
An additional fee relief of up to $2,563 for children aged 4 and above, and up to $769 per year in fee relief for children aged 3.

What is included at our Leichhardt childcare centre?

Families value the wide range of inclusions offered as part of our childcare in Leichhardt, supporting learning, wellbeing and daily convenience.

Your child enjoys

  • Fresh, nutritious meals prepared daily by a qualified chef
  • Huggies nappies supplied at the centre
  • Prep School and School Readiness Program
  • Reading Eggs subscription for preschool children
  • Mini Champions sports program
  • Yoga sessions
  • Cooking classes
  • Weekly language lessons

These inclusions are part of everyday learning and help children build skills across many areas.

Frequently asked questions

  • Where is Mini Masterminds Leichhardt childcare located, and what are your opening hours?

    Mini Masterminds Leichhardt childcare centre is located at 8 Prospect Street, Leichhardt NSW 2040.

    • Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm
    • Open all year round, excluding NSW public holidays
    • On-site parking available, which makes drop-off and pick-up straightforward
    • Our Leichhardt Centre is well positioned for families looking for childcare in Annandale, Stanmore, Rozelle, Haberfield, Petersham and Camperdown.

     

  • What ages do you accept?

    Mini Masterminds Leichhardt welcomes children from six weeks through to school entry, placing each child in the program that suits their developmental stage rather than their age alone.

    • Nursery: six weeks to two years
    • Toddler: two to three years
    • Pre School: three to six years

    All three follow the Early Years Learning Framework and are delivered by qualified early childhood educators. As your child grows we work with your family so each room transition feels natural rather than rushed.

  • What makes the Mini Masterminds Leichhardt centre different?

    As you walk through the door of our Leichhardt Childcare Centre you can feel the Mini Masterminds difference. Purposeful design for maximum supervision.

    Developing confident, happy and curious little people begins as soon as your child starts at Mini Masterminds Leichhardt. Our caring educators and specialist extracurricular teachers build upon each child’s interests and passions and go beyond traditional learning approaches. Our commitment to families is to provide every child with an unprecedented level of Individual Learning, Quality Education and Genuine Care, all of which are guided by our core values.

    Individual Learning

    We treat every child as an individual and are responsive to their interests, needs and abilities, supporting their overall physical, social, cognitive and emotional development and wellbeing.

    Quality Education

    We believe that quality education goes beyond just academics. Our curriculum is designed to form a strong foundation for lifelong learning, enabling our children to transition into their schooling years smoothly.

    Genuine Care

    We partner closely with families, to ensure their child feels safe, happy and confident as they embark on their early years learning and developmental journey with Mini Masterminds.

    Behind those, a dedicated Quality, Compliance and Safety team audits our procedures continuously, and a Parent Safety Committee of parent-employees adds a further layer of oversight.

  • What Early Learning Programs are offered at Mini Masterminds Leichhardt?

    Nursery, Toddler and Pre School, each following the Early Years Learning Framework. At our Leichhardt Centre, children also take part in Mini Champions sports, Mini Chefs cooking, Mini Linguistics language sessions and Mini Yoga, all included in the daily fee rather than charged as extras.

  • What is included in the daily fee at Mini Masterminds Leichhardt?

    At Mini Masterminds Leichhardt, everything your child needs for the day is included, so there is no lunch to pack and no nappies to supply.

    • Five meals prepared fresh on site each day by our chef: breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack
    • Huggies nappies and wipes in the Nursery and Toddler rooms
    • Sunscreen and hats
    • Mini Champions, Mini Yoga, Mini Chefs and Mini Linguistics sessions
    • Reading Eggs for preschool-aged children
    • Real-time photos, learning observations and updates through the secure parent app

    Menus are nutritionist-designed and meet Australian early childhood nutrition standards. We cater for allergies, intolerances and cultural or religious dietary needs, and an alternative is always available if your child would prefer something else.

  • How much are fees at Mini Masterminds Leichhardt after the Child Care Subsidy?

    At Mini Masterminds Leichhardt our daily rates are all inclusive of our Learning Programs, Extra Curricular Activities, Incursions, Meals, all resources (nappies etc) and long day care hours all year around. The rates shown are an estimate based on CCS subsidised hours, that helps lower your out of pocket costs. Subsidy rates are determined by individual family eligibility levels. Families who receive 90% rebate will pay from $63 per day.

    Leichhardt
    What you Might Pay After CCS
    Age Group Daily Rate 60% Subsidy 80% Subsidy
    0-2 $198 $110.98 $82.67
    2-3 $198 $110.98 $82.67
    3-5 $193 $105.98 $77.67

    The NSW Government also provides families at Mini Masterminds with additional funding as part of our Preschool Program in additional to CCS. This is currently $423 – $769 for 3 year olds and $1783 – $2563 for 4 year olds.

  • Does Mini Masterminds Leichhardt offer a preschool or school readiness program?

    Yes. Our Pre School program at Mini Masterminds Leichhardt is a dedicated preschool and school readiness program for children aged three to six. In NSW the terms preschool, kindy and pre-kindy are often used interchangeably for this stage.

    • Early literacy and phonics
    • Numeracy and early mathematical thinking
    • Fine motor skills, including pencil grip and scissor use
    • Social and emotional development, turn-taking and resilience
    • Independence, self-care and following multi-step instructions

    Children also use Reading Eggs, and in the year before school receive a transition statement prepared by their educators and shared with their kindergarten teacher.

    Children from Mini Masterminds Leichhardt regularly transition to local primary schools, including Leichhardt Public School, St Columba’s Catholic Primary School, Orange Grove Public School and Annandale North Public School.

  • What safety measures do you have in place at Mini Masterminds Leichhardt?

    We practice and meet all Child Safe Standards that have been adopted and legislated in New South Wales. We have zero tolerance for any behaviour that could compromise a child’s wellbeing, and we act quickly whenever concerns are raised. We work to ensure that we provide an environment that inspires security, confidence and happiness. We know children need safe and secure environments to feel settled and encourage learning.

    Our Mini Masterminds Leichhardt Centre is designed with ultimate safety and supervision in mind. All indoor and outdoor learning spaces and public areas have CCTV in place. Our learning spaces are designed for maximum supervision, with additional glass walls and strong team visibility.

    Each Centre has a Safety Leader appointed, who work to ensure child and team safety is embedded in our culture, policies, and practices.

  • Do you have vacancies?

    Mini Masterminds Leichhardt availability varies by room and day, with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday usually the most requested days across all rooms in our childcare centre.

    • To check availability or places for your preferred days, call 1300 336 464 or use the enquiry form on this page and we will respond within one business day
    • If your days are full we will add you to our waitlist or show you availability at one of our other Mini Masterminds Centres nearby.
    • Many families secure a place 6 to 12 months ahead of their planned start, so it is worth getting in touch early
  • How do I book a tour or enrol at the Mini Masterminds Leichhardt Childcare?

    Three steps to book a tour at Mini Masterminds Leichhardt include:

    1. Book a tour. Use the form on this page or call 1300 336 464. Tours run daily and let you meet the educators and see the rooms.
    2. Complete your enrolment online before the first day. We also offer a free settling-in period so your child can get comfortable before formal care begins.
    3. If your family receives the Child Care Subsidy, confirm your eligibility with Services Australia ahead of your start date to avoid delays to payment
  • How will you share updates with me on my child’s day?

    At Mini Masterminds Leichhardt we want our families to feel connected to their child’s learning and to the Centre community. There are many ways we support families:

    • OWNA App – our online platform to share information on your child’s day, their learning experiences and progress with learning outcomes
    • Drop off and pick up. You can talk with your child’s Educator about their day or questions you may have
    • Open door policy. Our Centre Directors ensure that all family queries, questions and concerns are answered as quickly as possible
    • Centre Newsletter. Fortnightly updates on what is happening in the Centre, upcoming events and helpful tips
    • Community events. Meet other families and get to know the team at various events throughout the year

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