Journey Early Learning Indooroopilly

Journey Early Learning Center is one of the best childcare centers. I trust the care there. Welcoming environment, engaging and active learning. All staff and educators are friendly and helpful, especially Michelle is the backbone of this center.

-Sagar Kaphle

Things I love about Journey Indooroopilly are the caring manager and educators, creative and fun programs and activities, fresh food made daily by the amazing chef on site and the small centre environment. Being a small centre, the manager Michelle and educators know most if not all the kids by name and that really makes the centre like a big family. For my child who is easily anxious in new environment, this small and friendly place is perfect to help her develop confidence and learn social skills. I thank every educator so much for helping my child settle during the transition periods, giving her cuddles and extra food to comfort her, and encouraging us as parents not to worry and giving us constant feedback. They also have lots of creative and water plays, group circle time, Happy Feet program fortnightly, some excursions to local library and parks etc. I also like how they have little details that help children to be more independent, like child size dining tables and chairs, ceramic bowls and plates, stainless steel cutlery etc. that help create a real (grown-up) world dining experience. My child would now put her dirty dishes away thanks to the routine she learned from this centre! ;) I'd recommend anyone looking for childcare centre in the area to pay a visit to Journey Indooroopilly!

-Hilaria Yeung

My daughter loves to go this Center. I have been observing how is she growing since to go. . She has leaned lots, more confident, lots of words, animals sound, imagination. It feel like she thinks this is her second home. All the educators are fantastic and really care all the children. All update about the child I can see on the app. My daughter always kicking me off the room when we got to the canter and waving say goodbye. That make me feel that she is very comfortable and will have a good time.

-Nirobon chaichamnan

Preparation for school

From peek-a-boo to prep, we’re here every step of the way.

School transition is a major focus, and we work hard to ensure this is a smooth process. By providing a safe and secure environment, our children develop confidence, resilience and a strong sense of self for the school journey ahead.

In order to ensure every child is prepared for school, our are intentionally designed by our Teachers to align with the Journey Standards and the Early Years Learning Framework and Curriculum. Our Government Approved Funded 3 and 4-Year-Old Kindergarten Classrooms are run by ACCEQA approved Early Childhood Teachers and Qualified Educators. Children enrolling in our 4-Year-Old Kinder Program are provided with ongoing support from teachers in preparation for school through our School Readiness Program.

Did you know that your child can attend Journey from 6 weeks to their first day of school?

Nutrition plays a vital role in a child’s development and instilling healthy eating habits at a young age can have lifelong benefits. But food is about so much more than just nutrition. That’s why we have created Future Foodies: A holistic food programme at the heart of every Journey Early Learning Centre.

Future Foodies at a glance:

• Menus specially developed by our experienced nutritionist

• Fresh, seasonal and wholesome produce

• Expanding children’s paletes with herbs and spices

• Feedback from children and chefs is actively incorporated into menus

• Custom menus adapted to individual needs (allergies, intolerances)

• Holistic approach to food

• Food is part of the curriculum and integrated into play-based learning

Future Foodies is headed up by Teri Lichtenstein, an accredited nutritionist and dietician with over 25 years experience. Teri is a member of Dieticians Australia, Sports Dieticians Australia, and was a Board Director of Nutrition Australia from 2017 to 2021. As a mother of two children, she understands that it’s vital to develop good eating habits from a young age. For Teri, it’s about keeping it real and focusing on not only nutrition, but also taste, novelty and inclusion.

At Future Foodies, we’re passionate about fresh, seasonal ingredients. Fresh produce is way healthier and provides superior nutrition for growing children. Fresh produce also tastes yummier, as well as being better for the environment and our local communities.