- Where is Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) childcare located, and what are your opening hours?
Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) childcare centre is located at 2A Betty Cuthbert Ave, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127. We're open Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, all year round except NSW public holidays.
Our Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) daycare centre is located on Betty Cuthbert Avenue, just off Bennelong Parkway and Australia Avenue. Our on-site parking makes drop off and pick-up straightforward for families looking for childcare near Sydney Olympic Park and surrounding areas.
For directions, visit us on Google Maps or call us on 1300 336 464 and we'll help you find the easiest route to our Sydney Olympic Park early learning centre from your suburb.
- How much are daily childcare fees at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) after the Child Care Subsidy?
Daily childcare fees at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) vary by program, Nursery (baby daycare), Toddler or Prep School (preschool), and the days you book. For most families, the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) significantly reduces the out of pocket cost of Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) childcare. The subsidy is calculated by Services Australia based on your family income, activity level and the number of children you have in care.
The quickest way to understand your Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) daycare costs is to use our Subsidy Estimator, it gives you an estimated daily out of pocket fee for our Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) centre in under 60 seconds. For a personalised quote, you're also welcome to call our enrolment team on 1300 336 464.
From 5 January 2026, eligible families can also access the 3 Day Childcare Guarantee, which ensures a minimum of 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight (around three days per week), further reducing the weekly cost of care for many families.
- What is included in the daily fee at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) childcare?
Everything is included in your all inclusive daily childcare fee at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert), no add ons, no surprise charges.
From the moment your child enrols at our Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) daycare, they have access to weekly movement and sports sessions, yoga classes that build calm and body awareness, cooking activities, language and music play, and the full Reading Eggs literacy platform for preschoolers. All chef prepared meals fresh on site, Huggies nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats are included in the daily fee too.
Many Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) childcare centres and other daycares across Sydney charge separately for meals, nappies or in house programs like yoga and sports. At Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert), everything is bundled into one transparent daily rate so your family always knows exactly what you're paying for.
Use our Subsidy Estimator to calculate your out of pocket Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) childcare cost after the Child Care Subsidy is applied.
- What ages do you enrol at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) daycare?
Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) welcomes children from six weeks of age through to school entry at age five or six. Each child is placed in the daycare program that best matches their developmental stage, not just their age:
● Nursery (baby daycare in Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert)), for babies from six weeks to around 18 months
● Toddler program (Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) daycare for 18 months to 3 years), for children developing communication and growing independence
● Prep School (Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) preschool / kindy), for children aged 3 to 5, building the skills, confidence and curiosity needed for kindergarten
All three early learning programs are aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework and delivered by qualified early childhood educators. As your child grows, we work closely with your family to make each room transition feel natural and well supported, never rushed.
Book a tour at our Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) childcare centre to see each room for yourself.
- Do you offer a school readiness program (preschool / kindy) at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert)?
Yes, our Prep School program at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) is a dedicated preschool and school readiness program for children aged 3 to 5, designed to build the foundations they'll need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. (In NSW the terms preschool, kindy and pre kindy are often used interchangeably to describe this stage.)
Delivered by qualified early childhood educators in line with the Early Years Learning Framework, our Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) preschool program develops children across five core areas:
● Early literacy and phonics, building the language and sound awareness that underpins reading and writing
● Numeracy and number sense, developing confidence with counting, patterns and early mathematical thinking
● Fine motor skills, pencil grip, scissor use and drawing to prepare for the physical demands of school
● Social and emotional development, turn taking, listening, resilience and the ability to work alongside others
● Independence, self care, lunchbox routines and following multi step instructions with growing confidence
Children also have access to Reading Eggs, an evidence based literacy platform used in primary schools across Australia, woven into their everyday early learning experience.
In the year before school, families receive a transition statement prepared by your child's educators and shared directly with their kindergarten teacher, helping to ensure a smooth, supported start to big school.
Book a tour at our Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) preschool to see the Prep School room for yourself.
- Does Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) have current childcare vacancies?
Childcare vacancies at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) vary by room and day of the week, with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday typically our most sought after days across all daycare programs.
To check daycare availability for your preferred days, call our enrolment team on 1300 336 464 or submit an enquiry through the form on this page, we'll respond within one business day. If your preferred days aren't currently available, we'll add you to our Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) childcare waitlist. Many families secure their spot 6 to 12 months ahead of their planned start date, so we recommend getting in touch early.
From 5 January 2026, eligible families can also access the 3 Day Childcare Guarantee, which ensures a minimum of 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight (around three days per week) at our Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) centre, a helpful option for families with some flexibility on days.
- Do you provide meals at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) childcare?
Yes, all meals are included in your daily fee at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) childcare, so there's no need to pack lunch for daycare.
Each day, children enjoy five chef prepared meals fresh on site: breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack. Our qualified Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) daycare chef follows nutritionist designed menus that meet Australian early childhood nutrition standards, with seasonal rotations built around fresh vegetables, fruit, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy.
We cater for allergies, intolerances and cultural or religious dietary requirements, and our Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) chef works directly with families to tailor meals wherever needed, so every child eats well, every day.
Food is also part of how children learn at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert). Cooking experiences are woven into the weekly early learning program at our Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) centre, giving children hands on time that builds early maths concepts, food confidence and an understanding of where meals come from.
- Are nappies and wipes included at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) childcare?
Yes, Huggies nappies and baby wipes are included in your daily fee at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) childcare, across both our Nursery (baby daycare) and Toddler rooms. There's no need to bring your own. Every nappy change is logged in our secure parent communication app, so you can follow your child's daycare day in real time.
- How do parents stay updated at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) childcare?
Staying connected to your child's day at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) childcare is easy through our secure parent communication app. Throughout the day you'll receive real time photos, learning observations linked to the Early Years Learning Framework, and updates on meals, sleep, nappy changes and milestones, so you always know how your child is going at daycare, even when you're not there.
Our Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) parent app also lets you message your educators directly, view the daily program in advance, sign your child in and out digitally, and stay across room news and centre announcements.
As an enrolled family at our Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) childcare centre, you'll also receive complimentary access to the Happy Families parenting platform, bringing expert parenting guidance and support into your home life too.
- How do I enrol or book a daycare tour at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert)?
Enrolling at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) childcare is a simple three step process.
1. Book a daycare tour. Use the tour booking form on this page or call our enrolment team on 1300 336 464. Tours at our Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) daycare centre run weekly and give you the chance to meet the educators, see the rooms and ask any questions in person.
2. Join the waitlist. Let us know your preferred days and our enrolment team will confirm availability and guide you through the childcare enrolment paperwork, making the process as straightforward as possible.
3. Complete your enrolment form. Finalise your child's Sydney Olympic Park (Betty Cuthbert) daycare enrolment online before their first day. We also offer a free settling in period so your child can get comfortable in their new early learning environment before formal care begins.
If your family receives the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), we recommend confirming your CCS eligibility through Services Australia ahead of your start date to avoid any delays to your subsidy payments.