High Quality Child Care in Rockdale

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Address 2 Chapel St, Rockdale NSW 2216 Open in Maps
Hours Mon to Fri, 7am to 6pm
Fees from $46 a day

A warm and connected childcare experience in Rockdale

Mini Masterminds’ child care centre in Rockdale 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.
  • Our Centre features in indoor sand pit, bridges, bike tracks and a wonderful ball pit for children to play, and explore.
  • 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 Rockdale has proudly been rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard (NQS)

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Meet the Team

Juveria

Juveria

Centre Director

I value partnering with families, communities and external agencies to create unique learning opportunities and a safe, nurturing environment for every child. It is wonderful to see children develop emerging skills, confidence and independence as they prepare for their future. I began my journey as an educator, where I learned the importance of building strong relationships and creating meaningful learning experiences. My goal is to provide an environment where every child can thrive, learn and reach their full potential.

Archana

Archana

Assistant Director

Working in early childhood education has been incredibly rewarding, and I’m passionate about creating a nurturing environment where children feel confident, valued and excited to learn. What I love most about my role is supporting educators, building strong relationships with families and seeing the positive impact we make in children’s lives every day.

Juveria

Juveria

Child Safety Leader

Child safety is a fundamental part of my philosophy. Before children can learn, they need to feel safe, secure, respected and valued. I believe child safety is the foundation for creating a safe and supportive learning environment and for building respectful, responsive and meaningful relationships with children, families and the wider community. Every conversation, decision and practice within my service begins with child safety. I am committed to ensuring this philosophy is not only reflected in our policies and procedures but embedded in everyday practice.

Archana

Archana

Educational Leader

Throughout my journey in early childhood education, I have been passionate about creating nurturing environments where children feel valued, confident and inspired to learn. I love supporting educators to grow, sharing ideas and seeing the positive impact we can make on children’s learning and development every day.

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A childcare centre in Rockdale shaped for everyday family life

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 Rockdale has proudly been rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard (NQS)

Our Rockdale Centre is well positioned for families looking for long daycare in Kogarah, Banksia, Brighton Le Sands, Bexley and Beverley Park.

What does a day at daycare look like?

Nursery Program

Six weeks to two years

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

Specially designed nursery spaces allow babies to explore textures, sounds and movement while developing early social and physical skills in a calm environment.

Toddler Program

Two to three years

Toddlers are guided through experiences that support growing independence, communication and social awareness. Daily activities include music, storytelling, creative expression and hands-on problem solving that reflects children’s interests.

Clear routines help toddlers feel secure as they begin to make choices and form friendships.

Prep School Program

Three to five years

Our Prep School program supports children as they prepare for kindergarten and beyond. Learning experiences introduce early literacy, numeracy, technology and inquiry based thinking in meaningful and engaging ways.

The program was designed in collaboration with a primary school teacher to help children transition confidently into school life.

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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 Rockdale childcare centre?

Families choosing childcare Rockdale appreciate the wide range of inclusions provided as part of daily care. These offerings support children’s development while making everyday routines easier for families.

Your child benefits from

  • Fresh meals prepared on site by a qualified chef
  • Huggies nappies provided throughout the day
  • Prep School and school readiness learning
  • A Reading Eggs subscription for preschool children
  • Mini Champions movement and sports sessions
  • Yoga experiences
  • Cooking activities
  • Weekly language learning

These experiences are woven into daily routines and support learning across multiple areas.

Frequently asked questions

  • Where is the day care centre and what are the opening hours?

    Mini Masterminds Rockdale childcare centre is located at 2 Chapel Street, Rockdale NSW 2216.

    • Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm
    • Open all year round, excluding NSW public holidays
    • On-site parking available, which makes drop-off and pick-up straightforward
    • Our Rockdale Centre is well positioned for families looking for childcare in Kogarah, Banksia, Brighton Le Sands, Bexley and Beverley Park.
  • What ages do you accept at Mini Masterminds Rockdale?

    Mini Masterminds Rockdale 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 Rockdale centre different?

    As you walk through the door of our Rockdale 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 Rockdale. 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 is included in the daily fee?

    At Mini Masterminds Rockdale everything your child needs for the day is provided, 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 Rockdale after the Child Care Subsidy?

    At Mini Masterminds Rockdale 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.

    Rockdale
    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.

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

    Yes. Our Pre School program at Mini Masterminds Rockdale 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.

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

    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 Rockdale 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?

    Availability at Mini Masterminds Rockdale 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 Rockdale Childcare?

    Three steps to book a tour at Mini Masterminds Rockdale are:

    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 Rockdale 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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