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 | $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.
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.
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.
Mini Masterminds Rockdale supports children through every stage of early childhood. All programs are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and tailored to suit children’s developmental needs as they grow.
Our daycare Rockdale programs are offered across three learning stages.
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.
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.
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.
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
These experiences are woven into daily routines and support learning across multiple areas.
Your child’s safety and wellbeing shape everything we do at Mini Masterminds. Our childcare centres provide a secure, closely supervised environment with clear routines, attentive educators and age appropriate learning spaces. Educators maintain current first aid and child protection training, and all centres operate in line with national safety standards and regulations. These practices support children to feel calm and protected while giving families confidence and peace of mind. You can learn more about our approach to safety here: https://minimasterminds.com.au/safety/
Working together with families
Mini Masterminds Rockdale places strong value on open communication with families. Our app keeps you updated on your child’s learning, daily routines and special moments.
Families are invited to participate in centre events, celebrations and shared experiences throughout the year.
Our preschool program participates in government funding initiatives that help families access quality early learning.
From January 2026, families will benefit from the 3 Day Childcare Guarantee, supporting consistent participation in early education.
From January 2026, families eligible for the Child Care Subsidy will receive at least three days of subsidised childcare per fortnight, regardless of work or study hours.
This supports consistent routines, relationship building and full participation in learning programs.
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 in Rockdale supports children to develop respect for their environment and the people around them. Sustainability practices are part of daily learning and encourage children to care for their surroundings.
Through our Leave a Mark initiative, children are introduced to empathy, generosity and helping others.
Mini Masterminds Rockdale childcare centre is located at 2 Chapel Street, Rockdale NSW 2216.
Daily childcare fees at Mini Masterminds Rockdale 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 Rockdale 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 Rockdale daycare costs is to use our Subsidy Estimator, it gives you an estimated daily out of pocket fee for our Rockdale 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.
Everything is included in your all inclusive daily childcare fee at Mini Masterminds Rockdale, no add ons, no surprise charges.
From the moment your child enrols at our Rockdale 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 Rockdale childcare centres and other daycares across Sydney charge separately for meals, nappies or in house programs like yoga and sports. At Mini Masterminds Rockdale, 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 Rockdale childcare cost after the Child Care Subsidy is applied.
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 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. 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.
| 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.
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.
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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:
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