Mini Masterminds Brighton Le Sands

Meet Diana and Josie, our Brighton Le Sands Centre Directors! 

Diana:
After starting her career in the childcare industry 22 years ago, Diana continues to grow and build her passion for the field each year. Diana is a qualified Diploma trained educator and a Mother of three. She understands that each child’s needs can differ drastically from one to the other. As an educator, she strives to ensure that the day-to-day care provided to each child and their families is precisely that: unique, personal and flexible to accommodate each and every child’s needs. Diana understands the importance of hands-on learning experiences, that allow children to challenge themselves, learn and grow to their full potential. She strives to implement and provide a fun, caring and loving environment for all children that she has the pleasure of teaching.

Josie:
Josie started her career in early childhood education in 2006 and has been working in the sector since. With over 18 years’ of experience she has obtained advanced diploma in children services, Bachelor of Early childhood studies and a Bachelor of Education (birth to 5 years).

Her passion for early learning and watching children grow still shines strong. As a Mother of two she believes that the first five years of a child’s life are fundamentally important and the foundation which shapes their future health, happiness, growth, development, and love of learning.

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.