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Journey Early Learning Brisbane Airport Centre overview
Journey Early Learning Brisbane Airport 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 Brisbane Airport, 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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Journey Early Learning Brisbane Airport Service features
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Get to know us
Meet the team
Meet the team
Hello and welcome to Journey Early Learning—Brisbane Airport! My name is Tash, and I am honored to be the Centre Manager here. Allow me to share a bit about myself and what makes our centre such a special place.
As a mother of grown-up children, I understand the profound trust and hope parents place in those who care for their little ones. My journey with Journey Early Learning has been rewarding, spanning several years and various roles. This experience has given me a deep appreciation for the unique needs and aspirations of children, families, and our dedicated team.
We are passionate about creating a nurturing and enriching environment where children feel safe, valued, and supported. Our centre is a place for exploration, creativity, and positive relationships. We prioritise each child’s physical, emotional, and social well-being, ensuring they have the best foundation for growth and learning.
We cultivate respectful relationships with children, families, and team members, grounded in empathy, kindness, and understanding. We honour each individual’s unique background, culture, and perspective, celebrating diversity and inclusivity within our community.
Consistency is key to building trust and security for children and families. We maintain consistent practices and routines that promote stability and predictability, nurturing a sense of belonging and comfort. Our philosophy is not just a statement but the foundation of everything we do. We create a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment where children thrive, families are supported, and our team flourishes.
I invite you to book a tour today and experience the amazing environment we have cultivated here. I am excited to meet you and your family and to share with you the wonderful community we have built 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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Centre Reviews
We feel incredibly lucky to have been recommended by friends to JEL Brisbane Airport. Both my kids have settled in and are thriving... We feel incredibly lucky to have been recommended by friends to JEL Brisbane Airport. Both my kids have settled in and are thriving with such hands on dedicated teaching and support staff. My eldest is now in kindy at JEL and has transitioned so well. The teaching staff are incredibly dedicated and passionate. I have never seen early learning staff so engaged and motivated. Previously my eldest had struggled to settle in and feel comfortable at day care having pulled her out of two previous day cares after 6+ months because she was not settling in and refusing to eat and partake in activities it has been so reassuring to see her comfortable, looking forward to going to kindy and being her true self. We have seen her confidence soar and her creativity shine. She has built secure relationships with the teaching staff who have been so wonderful in supporting her transition and she has made wonderful friends. We have also settled in our youngest who started attending at 6months old. It can be daunting leaving your baby in childcare from a young age but JEL Brisbane Airport feels more like a small tight knit community who are apart of our “village”. The teaching team and management/admin team are so caring and supportive and communication is outstanding. We never feel like just another child or parent we are always welcomed by name and treated as part of the community the teaching team always miss the kids if we have had time off and are so genuine in their care and attention. We feel grateful to have found such a great environment for our kids. Read more
Lovely staff - very knowledgeable and kind. The space is huge and each room is clean and tidy. They place a big emphasis... Lovely staff - very knowledgeable and kind. The space is huge and each room is clean and tidy. They place a big emphasis on learning, with multiple early learning childcare teachers and a great curriculum. The menu is extensive and nutritious, with thoughtful meal ideas for each day. We look forward to our baby boy attending. Read more