Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park Betty Cuthbert

Meet Mia – Centre Director at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park

"Being a mum and a childcare director means I get to shape little hearts at home and at work. It’s more than a job - it’s a chance to make a real difference in children’s lives." – Mia

Hi, I’m Mia, Centre Director at Mini Masterminds Sydney Olympic Park. With both professional experience and a parent’s perspective, I’m passionate about creating a space where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn every day.

Our centre offers an environment where community, connection, and learning thrive. What makes our centre truly special is the strong sense of community and the rich educational environment we’ve built together with our families.

Our spacious outdoor areas are a highlight, giving children plenty of room to explore, play, and develop their physical skills. We have separate, age-appropriate outdoor spaces, including a dedicated area just for our youngest learners (0–2 years), allowing each child to grow at their own pace.

Inside and out, we provide engaging learning opportunities across key developmental areas such as language and literacy, numeracy, creativity, emotional development, and wellbeing.

With a dedicated and nurturing team, our goal is to make each child’s early learning journey meaningful and memorable - every step of the way.

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 our 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.