Mini Masterminds Macquarie Park

Meet Jenny – Centre Director at Mini Masterminds Macquarie Park

Hi, my name is Jenny and I’m the Centre Director here at Mini Masterminds Macquarie Park. I’m passionate about building strong relationships and bringing quality early learning to our community. With over 10 years of experience across various roles in early childhood education, it’s my privilege to support children, families, and educators every day.

Mini Masterminds Macquarie Park offers a warm, inclusive environment where every child is supported to thrive. Our multicultural team reflects the diversity of our community, with educators fluent in Hindi, Mandarin, Filipino, and Tamil, helping every child feel welcomed and understood.

We believe learning goes beyond the classroom. Children at our centre enjoy regular incursions and excursions, and take part in our centre pet program, which fosters empathy and responsibility through daily animal care. We are proud to offer a place where children feel confident, supported and inspired to learn every day.

As a family-owned and operated centre, Mini Masterminds builds strong connections with our 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 also 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 our Mini's independence, while fostering confidence in communication and learning.