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 $30 per day.
| Age of Room | Daily Rate | 60% Subsidy | 80% Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | $162 | $74.98 | $46.67 |
| 2-3 | $162 | $74.98 | $46.67 |
| 3-5 | $160 | $72.98 | $44.67 |
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 Padstow 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.
Conveniently located, our centre is proud to serve families from Padstow and the surrounding communities of Revesby, Riverwood, Punchbowl, Padstow Heights & Peakhurst.
Mini Masterminds Padstow preschool program is a recipient of funding under the NSW Department of Education’s ‘Start Strong for Long Day Care 2026’ Program.
A 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.
To be eligible for 4YO+ Program Payment and 4YO+ Fee Relief Payment funding under Start Strong, a child will need to be the age of 4 years old on, or before, 31 July 2026 (the child’s birthdate must be on, or before, 31 July 2022).
To be eligible for 3YO Program Trial Payment and 3YO Fee Relief Trial Payment funding under Start Strong, a child will need to be the age of 3 years old and not yet 4 years old on, or before 31 July in 2026 (the child’s birthdate must be on, or between, 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023).
Families are required to fill in the ‘Families Declaration Form’ to receive the relief (Available at the service).
Relief is calculated weekly based on the number of weeks the service is open.
Families that do not receive CCS are eligible for the program.
To ensure our children grow in the best possible environment, we’ve carefully designed and built a modern early learning centre with facilities that cater to their every need and interest. Our centre features multiple rooms created with a child’s developmental milestones in mind, to ensure our children feel safe and secure at each stage of their development. On top of this, we have two fun and exciting playrooms to encourage our children to explore, experience and learn on their own. We utilise both of these playrooms in our intensive prep school program to ensure our children are equipped with the skills they’ll need in kindergarten. It is with these premium and purpose-built facilities that we can assure every Mini Masterminds child is equipped with the tools they need for a bright future.
Mini Masterminds Padstow is at 9-11 Banks Street, Padstow NSW 2211.
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 Padstow 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.
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 $30 per day.
| Padstow | |||
| What you Might Pay After CCS | |||
| Age Group | Daily Rate | 60% Subsidy | 80% Subsidy |
| 0-2 | $162 | $74.98 | $46.67 |
| 2-3 | $162 | $74.98 | $46.67 |
| 3-5 | $160 | $72.98 | $44.67 |
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.
Yes, all meals are included in your daily fee at Mini Masterminds Padstow 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 Padstow 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 Padstow 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 Padstow. Cooking experiences are woven into the weekly early learning program at our Padstow centre, giving children hands on time that builds early maths concepts, food confidence and an understanding of where meals come from.
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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