Looking for daycare near Abercrombie, NSW? Just minutes away in Eglinton, Juniors Journey is a play-based early learning centre for little ones living in Abercrombie and surrounding suburbs. Open Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 6 PM, we offer a safe, supportive and simple solution for local families.
Our Abercrombie childcare and preschool facilities feature a spacious outdoor area where children can explore, move, and learn through play. Inside, each learning space is filled with carefully curated, natural materials that inspire discovery, creativity, and independence. When suitable, our government-approved preschool program nurtures the social, emotional, and learning skills needed for a smooth start to big school.
At Juniors Journey, we empower every child to feel curious, confident and capable. Discover the joys of our early education centre today.
Our approach to early childhood education in Abercrombie
Safe & engaging outdoor spaces
Qualified early childhood educators
Nappies & wipes provided
Healthy, chef-prepared meals
Government-approved preschool program
Family communication app
Long daycare with flexible hours
Incursions & excursions
Meet Naomi, our early learning centre manager
Being an Early Childhood Educator is a wonderful and rewarding profession.
Being an Early Childhood Educator is a wonderful and rewarding profession.
It has always been my passion to work with children and learn and grow alongside them. Children need all the support, care and guidance possible to help them learn and thrive, whilst exploring and discovering a world of new opportunities and possibilities.
Building strong and trusting relationships with families is crucial to providing the best possible care for each child’s development. It’s important to instil confidence in children to encourage enthusiasm, motivation, creativity, curiosity and an interest in growing as a person.
I pride myself on greeting every individual who walks through the doors of our Abercrombie childcare centre with a great deal of respect, excitement, and a warm-hearted smile. Every person, no matter their age, is strong, capable, creative, and authentic, and everyone plays an important role in our world.
I have always been driven to teach, guide and empower others to reach their potential. As a mentor, it’s important to help people see the talent and abilities they have within themselves that they might not see on their own and help to bring them out and shine. Not only for themselves, but to help them inspire others in a supportive environment.
I’m very passionate about the Early Childhood Sector, supporting the rights of every child and supporting their social and emotional wellbeing. I have always been a strong advocate for children and try to go above and beyond to help their voices be heard in my day-to-day practice.
I consider my job as an advocate, educator, and leader to be creating a safe, welcoming, open-ended, and fun environment where children and educators can collaborate to help foster determination, imagination, inquisitiveness and an inspirational place to be, belong and become.
I believe families are the most influential teachers in a child’s life. My ambitious and attentive personality has helped me in the past be able to offer guidance to other educators, children, and parents, to support them in their unique early learning journey.
I always try to remember –
“A Day without laughter is a day wasted”.
Our rooms
Frequently asked questions
Juniors Journey Early Learning Centre is located at 23 Park St, Eglinton NSW 2795, only a short drive from Abercrombie.
Childcare fees vary depending on your child’s age, the number of days they attend, and your eligibility for the Australian Government Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
At Juniors Journey, we are dedicated to providing high-quality care that remains accessible and affordable for Abercrombie families.
For the most accurate and up-to-date fee information, please contact our friendly team. We can explain your options, provide a clear fee guide, and help you understand how the Child Care Subsidy may reduce your out-of-pocket costs.
Yes. Juniors Journey is an approved Child Care Subsidy (CCS) provider, which means eligible families in Abercrombie can apply the subsidy to help lower childcare costs.
The amount of support you receive will depend on your household income, activity levels, and the number of hours your child attends care.
If you’re unsure how the CCS works or need help completing the application, our Centre Manager is always happy to guide you through the process.
Our Abercrombie childcare and preschool centre is suitable for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years old.
If you’re ready to enrol, please complete our form online, and we’ll be in touch.
Yes. We provide long daycare near Abercrombie from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
This gives families the flexibility they need while providing children with a consistent and caring environment.
Throughout the day, children enjoy a balance of play, learning experiences, rest time, meals, and outdoor exploration with the guidance of our nurturing educators.
Enrolments are open throughout the year, depending on availability.
Families from Abercrombie are welcome to contact our team at any time to ask questions, join the waitlist, or arrange a visit.
A centre tour is a lovely way to meet our educators, see the learning spaces, and experience the warm and welcoming atmosphere for yourself.
Each day at Juniors Journey is thoughtfully designed to support your child’s well-being and development. Across every age group, we focus on helping children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn.
Babies (0–2 years)
Our babies are cared for with patience and warmth. Gentle routines, sensory play, songs, stories, and one-on-one interactions help support early communication, comfort, and trust.
Toddlers (2–3 years)
Toddlers are naturally curious, and our program encourages them to explore, move, and discover. Through play-based activities, children build language, confidence, emotional awareness, and social skills.
Preschoolers (3–5 years)
Our preschool program, led by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher, helps children prepare for the next stage of their learning journey. Activities encourage independence, early literacy and numeracy, problem-solving, and positive friendships.
Play-based learning is an approach where children develop new skills through hands-on experiences, imagination, and exploration. Rather than sitting through formal lessons, children learn by interacting with their environment, materials, and other children.
At Juniors Journey, our educators carefully design play-based learning experiences underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework. Activities may include building with blocks, creative art, storytelling, nature exploration, role-play, or simple science experiments.
Through these everyday play experiences, children naturally build communication skills, early literacy and numeracy understanding, social confidence, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
Because learning happens through curiosity and enjoyment, children stay engaged while developing skills that support their future education.
Starting daycare before preschool helps children gradually become comfortable and confident in a shared learning environment outside the home. This early experience supports both emotional development and school readiness.
Children learn how to interact with other children, take part in group activities, and become familiar with simple daily routines such as mealtimes, play sessions, and rest periods.
With the support of caring educators, children also begin developing independence, communication skills, and resilience for a smooth transition to primary school.
Nurturing, welcoming and empowering every child
We provide high-quality early education that supports the learning and growth of every child. Our play-based principles and nutrition-focused meals encourage exploration, expression and celebration of individual learning journeys.