Mini Masterminds North Ryde

Meet our North Ryde Centre Director, Tayla!

Tayla brings over 10 years of experience in the childcare industry and brings her extensive knowledge and passion for childcare to the team at North Ryde Mini Masterminds. Tayla is passionate in creating a supportive and enriching environment where children can thrive and develop their skills.

In addition to the national curriculum, Mini Masterminds North Ryde is proud to have developed a bespoke curriculum in consultation with well-regarded Early Childhood Teacher, Jacob Camilleri. The unique Prep School Program which was developed in consultation with him exposes children to the NSW Foundation Font and focuses not just on the Early Years Framework but also the Early Stage 1 curriculum as well. 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 child develops, understands, and takes responsibility at their own pace, capability, and individuality. The individualised educational curriculum is based on the children’s current learning and interests and is designed to further each child’s growth and development. 

The centre’s programs allow for the children 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 a child’s independence, while fostering confidence in communication and learning. 

The educators at Mini Masterminds North Ryde aim to help guide the children towards healthy eating habits that will help them maintain a healthy weight and good health in the long term.

The menus are designed by nutritionist and mother, Gabriella Ratner, to include nutrient-dense meals created with the freshest ingredients, specifically selected for growing bodies. These menus allow for the inclusion of different cultural backgrounds and special dietary requirements of the children at the centre. 

The in-house chef prepares the meals throughout the day, with a four-week rotating menu. The children are given hands-on experience with growing their own vegetables in the centre’s garden, to teach them about where their food comes from and to encourage them to try new things. The centre also offers a private feeding room for breastfeeding mothers as needed.