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 $57 per day.
| Age of Room | Daily Rate | 60% Subsidy | 80% Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | $193 | $105.98 | $77.67 |
| 2-3 | $189 | $101.98 | $73.67 |
| 3-5 | $187 | $99.98 | $71.67 |
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.
Mini Masterminds’ child care centre in Lidcombe 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.
Educational Leader
Being an Educational Leader is something I am incredibly passionate about, as it allows me to support and inspire educators while helping to create meaningful learning experiences for every child. I love working alongside my team, sharing ideas, encouraging growth and reflecting on our practices to ensure we are providing the best possible environment for children to learn and thrive. I believe early childhood education plays an important role in shaping a child’s future, and I am proud to guide and support educators in creating spaces where children feel safe, valued, confident and inspired.
Child Safety Leader
Being a Child Safety Leader is a role I hold with great pride and responsibility. I am passionate about ensuring every child feels safe, heard, respected and valued, and I believe protecting children is a responsibility we all share. My role centres around promoting and implementing strong child-safe practices, supporting our educators to understand their responsibilities and being a voice and advocate for the children in our care. I am committed to creating an environment where children feel confident to speak up, where their rights and wellbeing are always prioritised and where their safety is at the heart of everything we do.
Assistant Director
Childcare has been a huge part of my life for the past 10 years, and it is a career that I truly love and feel passionate about. I love being part of children’s early learning journeys and watching them develop their confidence, independence and sense of belonging. I feel incredibly grateful to work alongside passionate educators and to be someone our families can trust, knowing the relationships we build and the care we provide can have such a meaningful and lasting impact
Centre Director
Childcare has always been so much more than a career to me; it is something I genuinely love and feel incredibly passionate about. I have been fortunate to spend six years as a Director and I love watching children grow, learn and develop while also supporting families and educators along the way. Being trusted to play such an important role in a child’s early years is something I never take for granted, and I feel incredibly proud to be part of an industry that has such a lasting impact on children and their futures.
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 Lidcombe has proudly been rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard (NQS)
Our Lidcombe Centre is well positioned for families looking for long daycare in Newington, Sydney Olympic Park, Auburn, Homebush and Silverwater.
Six weeks to two years
Our nursery program provides gentle, responsive care focused on strong relationships and familiar routines. Babies are supported by consistent educators who understand the importance of trust, comfort and connection.
Dedicated indoor and outdoor nursery spaces support sensory play, early communication and physical development in a nurturing setting.
Two to three years
Toddlers enjoy play based learning that supports independence, language development and social skills. 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.
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.
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-
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.
Families appreciate the wide range of inclusions offered as part of our childcare in Lidcombe, supporting learning, wellbeing and everyday convenience.
Your child enjoys
These inclusions are part of everyday learning and help children develop a wide range of skills.
Mini Masterminds Lidcombe is at 12 Uhrig Road, Lidcombe NSW 2141.
Our Lidcombe Centre is well positioned for families looking for childcare in Newington, Sydney Olympic Park, Auburn, Homebush and Silverwater.
Mini Masterminds Lidcombe 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.
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 Lidcombe 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 Lidcombe. 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. At our Lidcome childcare 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.
At Mini Masterminds Lidcome, everything your child needs for the day is included, 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 Lidcome 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 $57 per day.
| Lidcombe | |||
| What you Might Pay After CCS | |||
| Age Group | Daily Rate | 60% Subsidy | 80% Subsidy |
| 0-2 | $193 | $105.98 | $77.67 |
| 2-3 | $189 | $101.98 | $73.67 |
| 3-5 | $187 | $99.98 | $71.67 |
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 at Mini Masterminds Lidcombe 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.
Children from Mini Masterminds Lidcombe regularly transition to local primary schools, including Lidcombe Public School, St Joachim’s Catholic Primary School, St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School and Berala Public School.
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 Lidcombe 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.
Mini Masterminds Lidcombe availability varies by room and day, with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday usually the most requested days across all rooms in our childcare centre.
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At Mini Masterminds Lidcombe, we want our families to feel connected to their child’s learning and to the Centre community. There are many ways we support families:
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