About Us
Philosophy
Our philosophy of education begins with a simple belief: learning should be joyful, inspiring, and filled with moments children will carry with them for years to come.
We believe children have so much to teach us. By looking closely, listening with care, and following their curiosity, we can help them feel seen, valued, and excited to learn. Their interests and ideas are the beginnings of wonderful learning experiences—and children themselves are at the heart of their educational journey.
We aim to be the kind of positive role models children can trust and look up to, because the kindness, respect, and care they see around them help shape the people they become. Every child, and every person, deserves to feel welcomed and respected.
Life is a beautiful journey, and education helps prepare us for all the places it may lead. Whether learned in a classroom or through the wider world, knowledge is a gift that opens doors, builds confidence, and stays with us always. It is one of life’s greatest treasures—something no one can ever take away.
Mission
"... all children deserve to believe in themselves"
Great Journeys Learning Center was founded on the belief that a lifelong love of learning begins with wonder, joy, and the freedom to explore. Children thrive when they can follow their curiosity, ask questions, and discover something new through fun, meaningful experiences.
Each day brings opportunities to learn and grow through field trips, music, drama, dance, yoga, mindfulness, and many other enriching activities. We believe every child deserves a wide range of experiences—and that it is our privilege to make learning joyful, engaging, and full of possibility.
Above all, Great Journeys is a safe, caring, and nurturing place where every child is welcomed, supported, and encouraged to shine. We are committed to helping each child grow with confidence and reach their fullest potential.
Beliefs and Core Values
Great Journeys Learning Center is founded on three core beliefs:
1. The importance of the individual child.
2. The maximization of each child's potential in a fun and thoughtful way.
3. The necessity for active participation and cooperation of all members of the school and home communities.
The following belief and core value statements also serve to guide decision and policy-making within Great Journeys Learning Center:
We believe that all persons deserve to be treated with love, respect and dignity.
We believe that children learn best through their own exploration and interests, thus it is up to us to provide those opportunities.
We believe that each person has unique gifts and talents, which in collaboration with others, advances the learning of each student. As a child-care provider we have the responsibility to help develop those gifts.
We are not just a service provider; we are a community that includes families, children, teachers and staff.
We value parents as partners in the education of their children.
We believe that parents are given the responsibility for the education of their children, and Great Journeys LC works closely with the family to achieve this goal.
We recognize that parental involvement creates a positive environment that benefits all parties involved.
Great Journeys LC works closely with parents in helping their children to feel comfortable, learn, build confidence, and have the best experience possible. This includes providing dedicated staff, an enriched fun-filled program, and open and on-going communication with the home.
About Our Program
Great Journeys Learning Center provides full-day Junior Preschool, Preschool, and Junior Kindergarten programs, making use of six classrooms, a gym, and a large outdoor space with a greenhouse, three gardens and a playground.
The Junior Preschool program is for children who are 18 months old, the Preschool program is for children who are three years old, and the Junior Kindergarten program is for children who are four years old. For the parents' convenience, and continuity for the children, we also provide before and after care, from 7:00 am - 9:00 am and 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. This allows working parents to have peace of mind knowing that their child is in a safe, nurturing environment, with familiar teachers and friends, throughout the day.
We offer a safe, caring space filled with a diverse range of toys, equipment, and materials that inspire and encourage play. Staff use active listening skills and show genuine interest in answering student questions, helping spark the children’s enthusiasm and curiosity.
In order to accommodate the diverse needs of our children, we incorporate a variety of teaching strategies and materials. We believe strongly in the implementation of centers as a tool for fostering independence, self-confidence, responsibility, cooperation and decision making in children.
The development of a child’s self-esteem is a core component of Great Journey’s philosophy, and is therefore a pivotal point in the planning and execution of the daily activities taking place. To promote a sense of belonging and to create a climate of social and economic equality, we ask that all children attending Great Journeys Learning Center wear our school uniform.