Epsom
Journey Early Learning Epsom
Centre Hours
6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
Our Facilities
- Spacious rooms with natural light
- Free coffee & snacks for parents
- Natural resources
- Tiered place space to develop gross motor abilities
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Journey Early Learning Epsom is where your child’s journey begins. Recently transitioned from Country Buddies Bendigo, we continue to provide a nurturing environment filled with curiosity, wonder and joy. It’s a place where children aged from six weeks to six years of age can make a positive start to a life of learning, development, growth and opportunity.
Prepare for Kindergarten 2024
Join us in May 2023 to find out more about our Kindergarten Program and how we support your little one in getting ready for the next step on their educational journey.
RSVP now to secure your spot at our upcoming Kinder event and come along for a fun-filled day that you’ll never forget!
Journey Epsom is a warm and homely early learning centre that inspires adventure and joy. The centre is designed around your little explorer and play-based learning. That means getting messy, digging in the dirt and playing in amongst the gardens. Our play spaces inspire children to work together with their friends to conquer milestones with confidence. We encourage our children to test their boundaries, while helping them to achieve different outcomes.
We focus on instilling a sense of community and supporting our little people to be connected to the world around them. We do this through the creation of stimulating, nature-inspired play and learning spaces, with a focus on developing close and respectful relationships.
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 Kindergarten classrooms 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?
We’ve designed a helpful Child Care Subsidy calculator so you can discover more about your government entitlements. Need help? We’re here to chat, just book an appointment below.
“I have had 3 of my children here over a period of 5 years and the service provided had been amazing. The educators are warm, friendly, nurturing, bubbly and bright. My kids don’t even miss me when I leave now they miss the educators when they have to go home. For somewhere my children spend a lot of time im glad they feel so comfortable and loved.
It has one of the best outdoor areas from any I have seen in Bendigo and always looks nice and clean. 10 out of 5 stars!”
Lisaliamcole
“Wonderful centre. Lovely staff also! Always gives great feedback on your child’s day. The centre and yard are very clean and inviting for the children. I love to to see pictures of my child through the app and it’s great you can communicate with the staff throughout the day, if need be.”
Lisa
“The staff are absolutely outstanding. They genuinely care for the wellbeing and development of the children, and we couldn’t be happier.”
Amelia
Welcome to Journey Early Learning Epsom. Jeanette is the centre manager of Journey Epsom. She loves being able to foster the children’s development as well as establishing and building positive and engaging relationships with the families. Jeanette worked with Country Buddies for the past 10 years until recently transitioning to Journey Early Learning Epsom. Pop in for a chat and a tour, to meet the lovely Journey Epsom team.
The Journey Early
Learning difference
Community activities
– Bush Kinder
– Community exploration and visits
– Park visits
Exploring nature-based play
Children love getting out and exploring in nature. It really is the greatest teacher. Nature based play is a core part of our curriculum. That’s because it teaches them vital life skills including confidence, independence, exploration and cooperation. Playing outside also promotes health and wellbeing and teaches them respect for the environment.
Journey Epsom Gallery
