Delacombe Childcare Centre | Journey Early Learning Ballarat
Overview
Journey Early Learning Delacombe offers a welcoming and purpose-built childcare centre in Ballarats Winter Valley. Opened in January 2022, the centre caters for children from six weeks through to school age, with a strong focus on nurturing curiosity and supporting every stage of early development. The team is led by experienced educators who value community, inclusion, and creating a safe, joyful place for families.
From the first day in the nursery to the transition into school, children are supported with thoughtfully designed programs and engaging learning environments. The centres approach blends play-based learning, nature exploration, and school readiness, ensuring each child grows in confidence and independence. Families are welcomed as part of a close-knit community, with plenty of opportunities to connect and be involved.
What Delacombe Childcare Centre | Journey Early Learning Ballarat offers
Nursery care for ages 0-2
Toddler and pre-kinder programs for ages 2-4
Funded 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten programs
School readiness and transition support
Child nutrition and meal programs
Location
330 Glenelg Hwy, Winter Valley VIC 3358
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Families rave about the caring, dedicated educators and the warm, welcoming vibe at Delacombe Childcare Centre | Journey Early Learning Ballarat. Parents feel confident dropping off even very young bubs, with staff helping children settle, build friendships and kick their developmental goals. The centre is consistently described as clean, with great communication and genuine support for first?time parents. Many appreciate the regular Storypark/story time app updates about meals, sleep and nappies, as well as check?ins that ease those tougher drop offs.
Freshly cooked, nutritious food gets a special mention, along with proactive guidance from the team through every stage of a childs growth. Reviewers highlight exceptional service, a safe, well?looked?after environment and a community feel that makes pick?ups and drop?offs a joy. Highly recommended.