North Mackay
Located near grassy community areas, local schools, the Aus Post box and AFL grounds, Journey North Mackay is connected to its local environment. With links to Whitsunday Anglican School and Fitzergald and Beaconsfield School, children engage with their surroundings through excursions in their community.

Why families choose Journey North Mackay
- Brand-new renovated yards
- Sign language & Japanese classes
- Swings & bike tracks
- Sensory learning space
- Nature walks
- Dancing incursions
- Active Squirtz movement
- Yarning circles
Journey North Mackay
Monday to Friday
Welcome to Journey North Mackay, where a homely and nurturing environment inspires children to learn through play and exploration. Our energetic educators create engaging experiences that encourage curiosity and confidence. With a nature-inspired approach, children are supported to feel safe, valued, and connected as they grow, discover, and thrive each day.
Your child’s safety and wellbeing are our highest priority at Journey Early Learning North Mackay. Our childcare centre maintains a zero-tolerance approach to harm, with strong safeguarding and child protection practices embedded into everyday learning and care.
Our educators are trained in the See, Act, Tell framework, helping create a safe, supportive and nurturing early learning environment where every child feels protected, respected and heard.
Our purpose-designed early learning environments support children through every stage of their childcare and kindergarten journey, encouraging confidence, exploration and school readiness.
Discover more about our funded Kindergarten program and school readiness approach.
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) can help reduce your childcare fees and make high-quality early learning more affordable for families. Use our Child Care Subsidy Calculator to estimate your subsidy and explore flexible long daycare and kindergarten options at Journey Early Learning.
A message from your Centre Manager
Originally from Ireland, I’ve been in early childhood for over 19 years and have proudly been part of this centre for many years. As a mum of four, I’m passionate about creating a nurturing environment where every child is supported to learn and grow at their own pace. I value strong relationships with families and look forward to sharing this special journey with you.
Noreen
