Searching for a Dudley childcare centre? Nestled nearby, Juniors Journey is a handy option for local families with busy routines. Open Monday to Friday from 6 AM to 6 PM, our safe, supportive space encourages young children to flourish through play-based learning.
Our early learning centre features five indoor rooms that invite children into a world of discovery, curiosity and hands-on early education. Each area is filled with engaging resources, abundant natural light and seamless access to outdoor play areas. Outside, a sandpit, soft-fall zones, climbing equipment and other activities serve to safely build confidence and capabilities.
When the time comes, our qualified Early Childhood Teacher leads a government-approved preschool program, guiding young learners as they develop the foundational skills they need for a smooth start to big school.
Why choose Juniors Journey for childcare in Dudley?
Safe & stimulating outdoor spaces
Qualified & dedicated educators
Nappies and wipes provided
Chef-prepared nutritious meals
Government-approved preschool program
Family communication app
Extended & flexible hours
Incursions & excursions
Meet Nicole, our childcare centre manager
In my approach to early childhood education, I believe that every child deserves to be treated with the utmost respect and dignity, as they are unique individuals with their own strengths, experiences, and potential.
Children are capable, competent learners, and my role as Centre Manager is to create a nurturing environment that fosters their curiosity, development, and growth as confident individuals.
By modelling respectful behaviour, I aim to cultivate a culture where children learn to respect others, as well as themselves. I recognise that each child brings their own cultural background, identity, and experiences, which should be honoured and celebrated. I am dedicated to ensuring that children feel proud of who they are within the community and that they know their ideas and contributions are important.
Safety is central to everything I do. Physical, emotional, and psychological safety are essential for children to thrive. I am committed to creating an environment where children feel secure, both physically and emotionally.
This involves ensuring we provide a safe space where children are protected from harm, but also that it is a space where they feel free to take risks, make mistakes, and explore new ideas. I believe that a sense of safety fosters confidence, creativity, and resilience.
Ultimately, my philosophy centres on creating an environment where respect, dignity, and safety are woven into every interaction. I believe that by fostering these values, children will not only develop the skills they need for a lifelong love of learning but also the emotional and social foundation to become compassionate, respectful, and responsible individuals in the world.
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Frequently asked questions
Our early learning centre is located at 49 Oakdale Rd, Gateshead NSW 2290. This makes it a convenient solution for families in Dudley, Redhead, Whitebridge and other surrounding communities.
We strive to offer high-quality early education at an affordable price for local parents. For accurate, up-to-date information on childcare fees, please contact our team. We can walk you through your options and help you find the best arrangement for your family.
Yes. Juniors Journey is fully approved for the Australian Government’s Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
That means eligible Dudley families can apply the CCS to reduce their out-of-pocket childcare costs.
If you’re unsure how the subsidy works or need help understanding your entitlements, our Centre Manager can guide you through each step of the process.
Our Dudley daycare services cater to children as young as 6 weeks old. If you’d like to start the enrolment process, please complete our form online.
Yes. Juniors Journey provides long daycare for Dudley families with opening hours from 6 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday. This gives parents flexibility while helping to ensure children enjoy a consistent, supportive routine throughout the day.
Enrolments are open all year. If you’d like to secure a place, we encourage you to contact our team to discuss vacancies and book a personalised tour of the centre.
Every day at Juniors Journey is thoughtfully planned to support each child’s development, confidence and well-being.
Babies (0–2 years)
Our infant program focuses on warmth, comfort and secure relationships. Babies enjoy sensory activities, songs, stories, tummy time and one-on-one interactions that nurture early communication and emotional development.
Toddlers (2–3 years)
Toddlers explore hands-on experiences that build language, memory, movement skills and social confidence. Educators follow children’s interests to guide play that encourages curiosity, independence and emotional awareness.
Preschoolers (3+ years)
Guided by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher, our preschool program builds school-readiness skills through early literacy, early numeracy, problem-solving, independence, and positive social interactions.
Play-based learning is a proven approach in early childhood education and care settings across Australia. Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, it allows children to explore, imagine, investigate and create through meaningful play.
Children may build, sort, role-play, experiment, collaborate or express their ideas. These activities strengthen physical skills, language, social connection, emotional regulation, creativity and problem-solving.
Play-based learning also lays the foundation for early literacy and numeracy in a fun and engaging way.
Attending daycare before preschool helps children develop important social, emotional and communication skills in a supported environment.
At our childcare centre near Dudley, children learn to follow routines, build confidence, make friendships and participate in group experiences.
These early learning foundations make the transition into preschool much easier and more positive for both children and parents.
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.