Journey Early Learning Essendon
Journey Early Learning Essendon Centre overview
Journey Early Learning Essendon is where your child’s journey begins. Children from ages six weeks to six years are surrounded by stimulating learning environments and nurturing educators. It’s a place where children can make a positive start to a life of learning, development, growth and opportunity.
Our Facilities
- Spacious Rooms: Bathed in natural light to create an inviting atmosphere for exploration.
- Parent Amenities: Enjoy complimentary coffee and snacks while engaging with our community.
- Natural Resources: Encouraging an appreciation for the world around us.
- Tiered Play Space: Designed to enhance gross motor skills and physical development.
As food is so much more than just nutrition, we have created Future Foodies: A holistic food program at the heart of our Centre with menus specially developed by an experienced nutritionist. On this base, our qualified, onsite Chef provides fresh, nutritious meals throughout the day, catering for all special dietary needs and requirements.estled in the heart of Essendon, our state-of-the-art centre has been purpose-built to inspire and support your child's educational voyage. This brand-new facility is a testament to our commitment to providing the best for your little ones, complete with innovative learning spaces, cutting-edge resources, and a design that promotes exploration and curiosity.
This centre is purpose-built and is now open. Please register your interest and join our waitlist.
Fees & Vacancies
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Get to know us
Meet the team
Meet the team
Welcome to Journey! My name is Nika and I am the Centre Manager of Journey Early Learning Essendon. With a passion for the Early Childhood sector since 2009 and armed with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, I bring over a decade of experience as a Kindergarten teacher, along with my expertise in leadership roles.
At our centre, we embrace the uniqueness of each child, recognizing their individuality and treating them with the utmost respect. Every child has the right to belong, learn, grow, and flourish in a safe and supportive environment. We believe in nurturing their curiosity and fostering a genuine eagerness to learn.
Understanding that children learn at their own pace, we prioritize providing ongoing experiences and activities tailored to their developmental readiness. Our approach encourages ample opportunities, space, and time for children to independently explore their surroundings while engaging with their peers and dedicated educators.
We take pride in our open-door policy, warmly welcoming families and the wider community. It is vital that every visitor feels a deep sense of belonging within our service. We value the participation and involvement of families, knowing that their collaboration enriches the learning journey of each child.
To ensure the smooth functioning of our service, we believe in the power of teamwork. Communication flows freely, ensuring that every voice is heard, valued, and respected. We embrace constructive feedback as a means for continuous growth and learning, collectively evolving as a cohesive unit.
We are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to welcome you and your child into our nurturing environment. Let’s embark on an incredible journey of discovery, growth, and joyous learning together.
Centre philosophy
Centre philosophy
Our Vision is what guides us everyday!
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
As a parent, you naturally want to give your child the best start in life.
At Journey, we know that kindergarten is an essential building block for your child’s education. That is why we pride ourselves on delivering high quality early learning and rewarding programs for your child.
What is a funded kindergarten?
The funded kindergarten program is designed to help more children enrol in early education by providing a contribution towards the cost of the program. Created and delivered by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher, the program aims to support each child’s learning and development in line with the government’s early years learning and development framework.
School Readiness
Readiness encompasses the factors that help children achieve success in school. It’s not a single moment in time but rather a unique journey that each child progresses through at their own pace.
The benefits of attending a pre-kinder and kinder room extend far beyond a child’s school years. Starting a quality program at an earlier age has a hugely positive impact on their development, helping them to develop key life skills.
Research has shown that children in Year 3 who attended kindergarten were up to 20 weeks ahead of those who did not. Equally, by the age of 16, students who attended three years of kindergarten were more likely to achieve higher scores in their Maths and English exams.
Play-based Learning
Children learn best when their bodies and minds are stimulated, and being active allows them to do just that. Play-based learning gives each child a chance to explore the world around them through play, letting their imagination come alive. This helps them listen, learn and engage with others.
A play-based learning kindergarten can also encourage children to be more curious while boosting their confidence in the process.
Come in and ask our Bachelor qualified ECT any questions you may have!
Health and Nutrition
Health and Nutrition
Fresh, seasonal ingredients
Here 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. You just can’t beat it!
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 Philosophy
Here at Future Foodies we’re on a mission to get children excited about food. Educating them about the entire food process, from planting through to composting. Encouraging them to be adventurous with exciting new flavours and textures. Reminding them that occasional treats are to be enjoyed. It’s not all broccoli birthday cakes. Bringing them together to share not only meals, but also jokes, stories and tall tales. Demonstrating that food is a wonderful gift to savour, enjoy and celebrate. From the very first bite to seconds (and thirds), our role is to instil a passion for food that will last a lifetime. In so doing we’re helping create the next generation of Future Foodies.
Chief Foodie Officer (CFO)
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.
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7-13 Bulla RoadEssendon, VIC, 3041
Centre Reviews
Kinder (4) educators are fantastic. Centre is very well run. Kinder (4) educators are fantastic. Centre is very well run.
Highly recommend Journey Early Learning Essendon - fantastic, caring educators (in particular the educators from the 3yo kinder room - Taz, Negra and... Highly recommend Journey Early Learning Essendon - fantastic, caring educators (in particular the educators from the 3yo kinder room - Taz, Negra and Miki), great facilities, nutritious and delicious meals for the kids and a varied curriculum. Italian lessons, science experiments and plenty of excursions aimed at developing life skills. Have had 2 kids attend the centre over the past 3 years and have had no regrets. Read more
My son loves his teachers and is always happy going and coming from his days at daycare My son loves his teachers and is always happy going and coming from his days at daycare