At Mini Masterminds 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 $46 per day.
| Age of Room | Daily Rate | 60% Subsidy | 80% Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | $182 | $94.98 | $66.67 |
| 2-3 | $182 | $94.98 | $66.67 |
| 3-5 | $176 | $88.98 |
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.
Mini Masterminds’ child care centre in Riverstone 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.
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 Riverstone has proudly been rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard (NQS)
Our Riverstone Centre is well positioned for families looking for long daycare in Richards, Tallawong, Angus, Grantham Farm and Schofields.
Mini Masterminds Riverstone supports children through each stage of early childhood. All programs follow the Early Years Learning Framework and are adapted to meet the needs of every age group.
Our daycare Riverstone programs are delivered across three learning stages.
Families appreciate the range of inclusions offered as part of our childcare in Riverstone, supporting learning, wellbeing and daily convenience.
Your child receives
These inclusions form part of everyday learning and help children develop skills across many areas.
Your child’s safety and wellbeing guide everything we do at Mini Masterminds. Our childcare centres provide a secure, well supervised environment with clear routines, attentive educators and age appropriate learning spaces. Educators hold current first aid and child protection training, and our centres follow all national safety standards and regulations. These practices help children feel settled and supported while giving families confidence each day. You can learn more about our approach to safety here: https://minimasterminds.com.au/safety/
Partnering with families every day
Mini Masterminds Riverstone values open and respectful relationships with families. Our communication app keeps you informed about your child’s learning, routines and milestones throughout the day.
Families are invited to take part in centre events, celebrations and shared experiences across the year.
Our preschool program participates in government funding initiatives designed to support access to quality early learning.
From January 2026, families will benefit from the 3 Day Childcare Guarantee, supporting regular participation in early education.
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 consistent routines and take part in the full learning program.
Key details include
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.
Our childcare Riverstone centre helps children learn about respect, responsibility and caring for others. Sustainability practices are part of everyday learning and encourage children to understand their role within the community.
Through our Leave a Mark initiative, children are introduced to kindness, empathy and helping others.
Mini Masterminds Riverstone (Railway Terrace) is at 70 Railway Terrace, Riverstone NSW 2765.
We welcome children from six weeks through to school entry, placing each child in the program that suits their developmental stage rather than their age alone.
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.
As you walk through the door of our Riverstone 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. 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.
Nursery, Toddler and Pre School, each following the Early Years Learning Framework. Children also takes 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.
Everything your child needs for the day, so there is no lunch to pack and no nappies to supply.
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.
At Mini Masterminds 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 $46 per day.
| Riverstone (Railway Terrace) | |||
| What you Might Pay After CCS | |||
| Age Group | Daily Rate | 60% Subsidy | 80% Subsidy |
| 0-2 | $182 | $94.98 | $66.67 |
| 2-3 | $182 | $94.98 | $66.67 |
| 3-5 | $176 | $88.98 | $60.67 |
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.
Yes. Our Pre School program 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.
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.
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 Centres are 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.
Availability varies by room and day, with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday usually the most requested days across all rooms in our childcare centre.
Three steps.
At Mini Masterminds we want our families to feel connected to their child’s learning and to the Centre community. There are many ways we support families:
