Lucas Childcare Centre | Journey Early Learning
Overview
Lucas Childcare Centre, part of Journey Early Learning, offers a welcoming and nurturing environment for children from six weeks right up to school age. Located on Harris Drive in Lucas, the centre is designed to spark curiosity and a love of learning, with spacious rooms filled with natural light and plenty of opportunities for play and discovery. The team, led by experienced educators, focuses on building strong relationships with families and supporting each childs individual growth.
From the earliest nursery days through to funded kindergarten programs, children are guided by qualified teachers who blend nature-based play with a structured curriculum. School readiness is a major focus, with classrooms intentionally set up to help little ones build confidence and independence before taking their next big step. Parents are welcomed into the community with thoughtful touches like free coffee and snacks, making drop-offs just that bit easier.
What Lucas Childcare Centre | Journey Early Learning offers
Nursery care for children aged 6 weeks to 2 years
Toddler and pre-kinder programs for ages 2 to 4
Government funded 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten programs
School readiness and transition support
Child nutrition and wellbeing initiatives
Location
25 Harris Dr, Lucas VIC 3350
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Families love Lucas Childcare Centre | Journey Early Learning for its warm, nurturing educators and calm, clean rooms across Nursery, Toddler 1, Toddler 2 and the Kinder room. Reviews highlight a genuinely child?focused approach with tailored learning, inclusive practices and great support for children with additional needs. Parents rave about clear communication, with daily updates and photos via Storypark, detailed incident reports and approachable reception staff. The kinder curriculum is praised as well structured, with hands?on experiences, community excursions and strong links to the local school that make the transition to prep easier.
The centres welcoming feel is matched by practical touches parents value, like consistent routines, open educator-parent chats and a safe, tidy environment. Chef?cooked meals get frequent compliments for being delicious, and many note how quickly children settle in and form strong bonds with educators. Several reviewers mentioned Maggie for her welcoming leadership and support. Overall, its described as a home away from home where children are happy, learning and excited to attend.