West Hoxton's Happiest Childcare CentreBuildingBright FuturesOne Mini Mind At A Time
West Hoxton's trusted childcare and long day care centre — a nurturing, safe, and playful environment where your child can grow, learn, and discover the world around them.
Welcome to Our Family
At Mini Minds, we believe that the early years are the most important in a child's life. Our philosophy is centered around play-based learning, fostering independence, and building a strong sense of community right here in West Hoxton — proudly welcoming families from Cecil Hills, Horningsea Park and Middleton Grange.
Nurturing Care
We provide a warm, loving environment where every child feels safe and valued.
Safe Environment
State-of-the-art security and child-safe facilities for your peace of mind.
Expert Educators
Our passionate team of qualified early childhood educators love what they do.
Creative Learning
Play-based learning programs designed to spark curiosity and imagination.
Meet Our Dedicated Educators
Our team is our greatest asset. Each educator is carefully selected not just for their qualifications, but for their genuine love of children and passion for early childhood education.
- Fully qualified and certified professionals
- First aid and CPR trained
- Continuous professional development
- Passionate about child-led learning
How We Think & Teach
At Mini Minds Early Learning Centre, we believe that childhood is a precious and significant time. Every child is unique, competent, capable, and full of wonder.
We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment that truly feels like a home away from home — where children develop a strong sense of belonging, wellbeing, and confidence to become lifelong learners.
Building bright futures one mini mind at a time.
We believe children are naturally curious and possess an intrinsic desire to explore, question, create, and discover the world around them. Through play-based learning, intentional teaching, meaningful relationships, and rich educational experiences, we empower children to think critically, solve problems, make decisions, take appropriate risks, and become active participants in their own learning journey. We honour each child's voice, interests, strengths, culture, and individuality.
Our Learning Programs
At Mini Minds, our West Hoxton long day care and childcare programs are built around the belief that every child is capable, curious and ready to learn. Our programs are designed around each child’s individual interests, strengths, abilities and developmental stage.
Through play, intentional teaching and meaningful relationships, we create learning experiences that support children to feel confident, connected and ready for their next step.
Nursery | Babies
Our Nursery program provides a warm, nurturing and secure environment where babies can develop trusting relationships and feel a strong sense of belonging.
Our educators follow each child's individual routine, interests and developmental needs while providing opportunities to explore and learn through play.
Our Nursery program supports:
- Secure attachments and positive relationships
- Sensory exploration and discovery
- Early communication and language
- Fine and gross motor development
- Music, movement and rhyme
- Foundations in literacy & numeracy
- Tummy time, movement and physical development
- Self-help skills and growing independence
- Individual routines, sleep and wellbeing
- Strong partnerships with families
Toddler | Little Learners
Our Toddler program encourages children to explore, experiment, communicate and develop their growing independence in a safe and supportive environment.
We provide hands-on experiences that build on children's natural curiosity while supporting their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
Our Toddler program includes:
- Language and communication development
- Foundations in literacy & numeracy
- Sensory and messy play
- Art, music and creative experiences
- Outdoor learning and nature exploration
- Social skills and emotional development
- Fine and gross motor activities
- Problem-solving and curiosity
- Self-help and independence skills
- Group experiences and collaborative play
- Experiences based on children's interests
Preschool | Big Explorers
Our Preschool program supports children as they prepare for the transition to school, while ensuring learning remains play-based, engaging and age-appropriate.
We focus on developing the skills, confidence and independence children need to become successful lifelong learners.
Our School Readiness program supports:
- Early literacy and phonological awareness
- Letter and sound recognition
- Early writing and mark-making
- Early numeracy and mathematical thinking
- Counting, numbers, patterns and problem-solving
- Communication and vocabulary
- Social and emotional skills
- Independence and self-help skills
- Following instructions and routines
- Concentration and persistence
- Fine and gross motor development
- Confidence, resilience and school readiness
A Day at Mini Minds
While every day is a new adventure, we maintain a consistent routine to help children feel secure and confident.
Welcome & Free Play
Morning Tea
School Readiness Program
Lunch Time
Rest & Quiet Time
Afternoon Tea
Music & Movement
Outdoor Play & Pick-up
Table Activities & Late Snack
Home Time
Joyful Moments
Take a peek into our vibrant classrooms and expansive outdoor play areas.
Happy Families
Mini Minds has been a second home for Leo. The educators are incredibly warm and attentive. We love the daily updates and seeing how much he learns every day!
Sarah Jenkins
Parent of Leo (3)
The school readiness program is fantastic. Mia is so confident and excited to start big school next year. The outdoor play area is also the best we saw in Sydney.
David Chen
Parent of Mia (4)
Leaving my baby to go back to work was so hard, but the nursery team made it seamless. They follow his routine perfectly and he is always smiling when I pick him up.
Emma Thompson
Parent of Noah (1)
Join Our Community
We are currently accepting enrolments for the upcoming year. The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is available for eligible families.
1. Book a Tour
Come visit our centre, meet the educators, and see our facilities in action.
2. Join Waitlist
Submit your application to secure your spot or join our waitlist for future dates.
3. Orientation
We arrange stay-and-play sessions to help your child settle in comfortably.
Common Questions
Yes — Mini Minds Early Learning Centre in West Hoxton is just a short drive from Cecil Hills and Horningsea Park, and many of our families commute from these areas for our long day care and early learning programs.
We welcome children from 6 weeks to 5 years old, across our Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years), Toddler (2 – 3 years) and Preschool (3 – 5 years) programs.
Yes, we're located at 1 Watts Pl, West Hoxton — an easy drive from Middleton Grange and Liverpool, with families from both suburbs enrolled at our centre.
We do have families who travel from Edmondson Park and Leppington for our long day care and preschool programs — get in touch and we can talk through the drive time from your address.
We're open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and closed on weekends and public holidays.
Yes — our Preschool program includes a dedicated School Readiness curriculum for children aged 3 to 5, focused on the skills, confidence and independence children need for a successful transition to school.
Simply use the contact form below or call our office on (02) 9825 8822 — we'd love to show you around and answer any questions about enrolment.
Get in Touch
We'd love to hear from you! Whether you want to book a tour or just have a few questions, our friendly team is here to help.
Call Us
Email Us
westhoxton@minimindselc.com.auOpening Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Closed Saturday & Sunday