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 $60 per day.
| Age of Room | Daily Rate | 60% Subsidy | 80% Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | $195 | $107.98 | $79.67 |
| 2-3 | $195 | $107.98 | $79.67 |
| 3-5 | $190 | $102.98 | $74.67 |
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 Thornleigh 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.
Assistant Director
I have dedicated 17 years to early childhood education and believe in inspiring children to become confident, curious and connected learners. What I enjoy most about being an Assistant Director is mentoring educators, strengthening our team culture and seeing the positive difference we make for children and families.
Centre Director
I have worked in early childhood education for 13 years and am passionate about creating a safe, welcoming environment where every child can thrive. I love building meaningful relationships with children, families and educators while supporting my team to provide the best possible outcomes for every child.
Child Safety Leader
I am passionate about ensuring every child feels safe, respected and confident to have their voice heard. As a Child Safety Leader, I value working with children, families and educators to build a strong culture where child safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Educational Leader
I am passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that build on children’s interests, voices and strengths. As both Centre Director and Educational Leader, I value guiding our educators’ professional practice and seeing thoughtful curriculum decisions make a genuine difference in children’s learning.
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 Thornleigh has proudly been rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard (NQS)
Our Thornleigh Centre is well positioned for families looking for long daycare in Westleigh, Pennant Hills, Wahroonga, Hornsby, Cherrybrook and Waitara.
Six weeks to two years
Our nursery program focuses on responsive care, comfort and predictability. Babies are supported by educators who understand early cues, routines and the importance of close relationships.
Nursery spaces are designed to support sensory exploration, early movement and language development in an environment that feels calm and reassuring.
Two to three years
Toddlers are supported as they begin to express themselves, form friendships and explore independence. Daily experiences include music, storytelling, hands on play and problem solving activities guided by children’s interests.
Clear daily rhythms help toddlers feel secure as they build confidence and social awareness.
Three to five years
Our Prep School program supports children as they prepare for kindergarten. Learning experiences introduce early literacy, numeracy and inquiry skills through play based and guided learning.
The program has been shaped with input from a primary school teacher to help children transition smoothly into school routines and expectations.
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 choosing childcare Thornleigh appreciate the value and convenience provided through our inclusive approach to early learning.
Children attending our centre receive
These experiences are part of everyday learning and support children across many areas of development.
Mini Masterminds Thornleigh is at 35D Sefton Road, Thornleigh NSW 2120.
Mini Masterminds Thornleigh 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 Thornleigh 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. At our Mini Masterminds Thornleigh centre, 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 Thornleigh, everything your child needs for the day is included, so there is no lunch to pack and no nappies to supply.
At Mini Masterminds Thornleigh, 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 $60 per day.
| Thornleigh | |||
| What you Might Pay After CCS | |||
| Age Group | Daily Rate | 60% Subsidy | 80% Subsidy |
| 0-2 | $195 | $107.98 | $79.67 |
| 2-3 | $195 | $107.98 | $79.67 |
| 3-5 | $190 | $102.98 | $74.67 |
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 Thornleigh 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 Thornleigh regularly transition to local primary schools, including Thornleigh West Public School, Thornleigh Public School, Normanhurst Public School and Westleigh 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.
Mini Masterminds Thornleigh 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 Thornleigh 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 to book at Mini Masterminds Thornleigh include:
At Mini Masterminds Thornleigh, 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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