Do you offer long day care for families in Cecil Hills and Horningsea Park?

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.

What age groups does your childcare centre in West Hoxton accept?

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.

Is Mini Minds close to Middleton Grange and Liverpool?

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.

Do families from Edmondson Park and Leppington attend Mini Minds?

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.

What are your opening hours?

We're open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and closed on weekends and public holidays.

Do you offer a school readiness program?

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.

How do I book a tour of your West Hoxton centre?

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.

West Hoxton's Happiest Early Learning Centre

BuildingBright 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.

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Our Philosophy

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.

Early childhood educator reading with a child

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

Our Philosophy

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.

Ages 6 weeks – 5 years

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.

A Mini Minds childcare educator engaging with an infant during playtime in a calm, nurturing nursery filled with natural toys and a safe learning environment.

6 weeks - 2 years

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

Toddlers playing with toy cars and vehicles on a road-themed rug at Mini Minds.

2 - 3 years

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

An assortment of colourful preschool toys, blocks and a knitted toy laid out for play-based learning.

3 - 5 years

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.

07:30 AM

Welcome & Free Play

09:00 AM

Morning Tea

09:30 AM

School Readiness Program

11:30 AM

Lunch Time

12:30 PM

Rest & Quiet Time

02:30 PM

Afternoon Tea

03:00 PM

Music & Movement

04:30 PM

Outdoor Play & Pick-up

05:30 PM

Table Activities & Late Snack

06:00 PM

Home Time

Joyful Moments

Take a peek into our vibrant classrooms and expansive outdoor play areas.

Children playing with toy cars on a road-themed rug at Mini Minds.

A child engaged in a hands-on learning activity at Mini Minds.

Toddlers enjoying outdoor play at Mini Minds.

Preschoolers taking part in an art class at Mini Minds.

A group activity in progress at Mini Minds.

Parent Stories

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.

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FAQs

Common Questions

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.

Visit Us

1 Watts Pl
West Hoxton NSW 2171

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Call Us

Office(02) 9825 8822

Mobile0431 626 002

Email Us

westhoxton@minimindselc.com.au

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Closed Saturday & Sunday