Mini Masterminds Box Hill

Meet Daniela – Centre Director at Mini Masterminds Box Hill

Hello, my name is Daniela, and I am the Centre Director at Mini Masterminds Box Hill. With many years of experience in the early childhood sector, I am passionate about creating an environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. My leadership is built on transparency, consistency, and strong relationships—with both families and educators.

Our beautiful, light-filled indoor spaces and engaging outdoor areas - including vegetable gardens, trees, and an adventure playground - support children’s physical, social, and emotional development in a natural, enriching environment.

What truly sets our centre apart is the deep connection we build with every child and family. We pride ourselves on knowing each family by name, creating a community where everyone feels they belong. With low staff turnover, children benefit from familiar faces every day—providing the stability and trust that helps them grow with confidence.

Our school readiness program, co-designed by an Early Childhood Teacher and a Primary School Teacher, ensures children are not only academically prepared for school but are also socially and emotionally ready for the transition ahead. This specialised approach goes beyond the standard curriculum, supporting every child’s individual journey.

I’m proud to lead a team of passionate, dedicated educators who share a clear vision—to support each child’s development with empathy, excellence, and care. I look forward to welcoming you and your family into our Mini Masterminds Box Hill community.

As a family-owned and operated centre, Mini Masterminds builds strong connections with centre families and the wider community.

By taking a collaborative approach with parents and the community, the centre encourages diversity and inclusion. This ensures that every Mini feels accepted and part of the Mini Masterminds ‘family’. 

Parent feedback helps inform programs, which aim to build confident, independent and active learners. The centre invites families to drop in and speak to educators. Families also participate in special events and cultural celebrations throughout the year.

In addition to the National Curriculum, Mini Masterminds is proud to have developed a bespoke Curriculum in consultation with well-regarded Early Childhood Teacher, Jacob Camilleri. 

Central to this is a unique Prep School Program which exposes children to the NSW Foundation Font. It focuses not just on the Early Years Framework but also the Early Stage 1 Curriculum. By merging the Prep School and Kindergarten lessons, our Minis will have a head start when it comes to their formal schooling. 

The focus of the Curriculum is on play-based learning, which ensures each Mini develops, understands and takes responsibility at their own pace. The centre does away with the dated early learning methods of set lesson plans. Instead, it embraces individuality, personal growth and current abilities, allowing each Mini to comfortably develop in a warm, secure and supportive environment.

The centre’s programs allow for our Minis to move freely around the activities, making their own unique choices, while ensuring that all key learning areas are promoted and explored. The overall aim of the Curriculum is to develop each Mini's independence, while fostering confidence in communication and learning.