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Mini Masterminds Thornleigh

Mini Masterminds Thornleigh

35D Sefton Road, Thornleigh, NSW, 2120 view map
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4.6
1300 336 464

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Long Day Care, Pre-school

Hours:

7:30am to 6pm

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35D Sefton Road, Thornleigh, NSW, 2120

4.6

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About Mini Masterminds Thornleigh

At Mini Masterminds Thornleigh, our dedicated team of Educators focus on bringing out the best in every Mini, in a caring and nurturing environment. Catering to our Minis from 6 weeks to 5 years, the centre delivers holistic play-based programs that foster creativity, school readiness skills and a lifelong love of learning.

In our purpose-built centre, spaces have been carefully designed to be comfortable, cosy and sensory. Our Minis play and learn in beautiful light-filled rooms, while our Educators oversee exciting activities including Literacy, Art and Yoga. The holistic program nurtures cognitive skills and general wellbeing, while allowing our Minis to flexibly learn at their own pace.

With a focus on both indoor and outdoor learning, the wonderful playground has been designed as an adventure wonderland. Our Minis explore and discover the cubby house, bike paths, and other exciting play equipment. Our Minis also take part in exciting, hands-on lessons about nature and sustainability.

All Mini Masterminds enrolled families at our centres receive complimentary Happy Families Memberships, led by renowned parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson. This gives you access to a wide range of trusted parenting tools, resources, and webinars—designed to support you every step of your parenting journey.

All preschool children at our centres receive FREE access to Reading Eggs and Mathseeds – interactive programs used in NSW schools to support early literacy and numeracy development in a fun and engaging way.

With a central location and underground parking on site, pick ups and drop offs will be quick and easy. Why not book a tour of our welcoming centre today?

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Programs

Programs

Mini Masterminds sees innovation as a driver for development in our Minis. The inclusive extra-curricular activities encourage diversity and inclusion, ensuring every Mini feels accepted as they play and learn.

Our Minis have access to the latest equipment to encourage creative free play and holistic development. All activities are included as part of the daily fee, including: 

Sports Program: For our Minis aged 3 and up, the centre offers the ‘Mini Champions’ sports program. This encourages our Minis to gain fitness regardless of their athletic ability, and helps build self-esteem and confidence.

Language Program: Our Minis are taught languages from native speakers at the centre, further developing and strengthening their cognitive function, problem-solving skills and cultural awareness.

Cooking Program: Our Minis can take part in the ‘Mini Chefs’ cooking class, a fun hands-on class that encourages our Minis to experiment in the kitchen while learning about basic cooking techniques and smart food choices. These classes teach kitchen safety, food preparation and proper food handling practices.

Yoga Program: Each week our Minis aged 2 and up take part in ‘Mini Yoga Club’ at the centre. This practice is associated with learning, memory and regulating emotions, and it helps children learn positivity and self-acceptance.

Regular Excursions: Our Minis can extend their learning outside of the centre by taking part in excursions. Some examples include the Easter Show and visiting local parks for a picnic day.

In-House Incursions: Special visitors to the centre can share a wealth of knowledge with our Minis, as they can learn, discover and explore new and exciting things. Some incursions include native wildlife and reptile visits, petting zoos, dentists visits and cultural exploration with visits from Indigenous artists.

Meet the team

Meet the team

Meet Emma – Centre Director at Mini Masterminds Thornleigh

"I believe that children are the future. I’m passionate about supporting their learning and development through play, building strong relationships with families, and seeing each child’s confidence soar. I’m also a strong advocate for educator wellbeing and training—because quality care starts with a passionate, supported team. It truly takes a village to raise a child, and I’m committed to creating the most caring, connected village possible." – Emma.

With 13 years of experience in the early childhood sector, Emma brings energy, empathy, and deep expertise to her role. She has worked across all levels of a centre - from trainee to Director - and was proudly awarded ‘Leader of the Year’ in 2024 within Mini Masterminds. A former dance teacher and studio owner, Emma brings creativity and leadership to everything she does - along with the perspective of being a devoted mum herself to two little ones.

At Mini Masterminds Thornleigh, Emma leads a diverse and multilingual team, with educators fluent in languages such as Mandarin and Russian, supporting families from all backgrounds and promoting early language development. The centre features both open and covered outdoor play areas, allowing for rich, nature-based experiences in every season- even on rainy days.

Under Emma’s leadership, Mini Masterminds is more than a learning space- it’s a supportive, passionate community where children and families feel empowered, valued, and ready to thrive.

Parent communication and involvement

Parent communication and involvement

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.

About the curriculum

About the curriculum

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 also focuses not just on the Early Years Framework but also the Early Stage 1 curriculum. By merging the Pre-school and Kindergarten lessons, the children 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 our Mini's independence, while fostering confidence in communication and learning. 

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Mini Masterminds Thornleigh Reviews (18)

4.6

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Clarice Ricarte

May, 2026

The centre is always very clean, organised, and welcoming. The staff are all so lovely, caring, and attentive, which made us feel comfortable from the very beginning. Our daughter has loved going there since day one and is always happy and excited when we arrive. It’s clear how much care and dedication the educators put into creating a positive environment for the children.

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Meilin song

May, 2026

We highly recommend Mini Masterminds Thornleigh Childcare. Our son Luca has been attending since October last year, and we’ve had such a wonderful experience. From our very first tour, we felt the warm welcome from the director Richard, who even prepared a personalised welcome sign for Luca. It was such a thoughtful gesture that made us feel instantly comfortable and cared for. In the Baby Room, Krystal and Heily patiently supported Luca through more than a month of transition period. He went from crying at drop-off every day to happily running into the room and straight into his teachers’ arms. We could truly see that he felt safe, secure, and loved there. The centre is always clean, organised, and well maintained. The children enjoy weekly yoga and sports classes, along with a wide variety of engaging learning and play activities. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces are spacious and thoughtfully designed. Luca has now moved into the Toddler Room with Ally, Cindy, and Meyon. He is a very energetic and sometimes rough little boy, but the teachers always show him so much patience, understanding, and care. We are so grateful to Richard and all the educators for looking after Luca so well. It is truly a loving and nurturing childcare centre, and we would strongly recommend it to any families in the area.

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Joanne Speckleton

May, 2026

I can’t recommend Mini Masterminds Thornleigh enough to all my mum friends in the area! My son has been attending since he was just 4 months old, and the staff have truly become an extension of our family. As we don’t have family nearby, we’ve had to rely on daycare while we work, and I honestly couldn’t feel more grateful for the care and support they provide. My son is so happy, confident, and absolutely loves going to Mini Masterminds Thornleigh — he even waves goodbye to me in the mornings! It gives me so much peace of mind knowing he is loved and well cared for every day. A special shoutout to all the wonderful staff, especially Krystal and Hayley, for the genuine love, kindness, and care they’ve shown our family. We love receiving the daily photos and seeing all the fun activities he’s been involved in. Thank you, Mini Masterminds — you are all amazing!

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