Journey Discovery Center

What equipment is better to explore with than matching hats and magnifying glasses?? 😎⠀
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Enjoying the summer sun! ☀️⠀
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Celebrating 14 Amazing Years! 🎉

On June 1st, 2010, Journey Discovery Center first opened its doors with a mission to provide excellent childcare and early education in our community. For the past 14 years, we have been honored to partner with families and create a nurturing environment for children to learn, explore and grow.

Journey has become so much more than just a childcare center - it’s a true community. We have formed lasting bonds with our families, celebrating milestones big and small together.

Thank you to all the families who have trusted us with their most precious gifts over the past 14 years and to all the teachers who have poured their hearts into Journey. We look forward to many more years to come!

Cheers to two years with Teacher Tyler! We are incredibly thankful for his dedication and the positive impact he leaves on the kiddos every single day. 🍎📚👨🏻‍🏫

Go team go! Today we dressed up for Football Friday, in anticipation of the this weekend. From tiny jerseys and helmets, to even our very own girls. It was day full of team spirit and fun! 🏈 🏟️🎉

Have a safe and fun weekend everyone!

Drum roll please! 🥁

In January, we celebrated 13 incredible years with teachers Keri and Therese. Their unwavering dedication and passion for education have brought tons of value to many students’ lives. Keri and Therese instill a love for learning that truly makes a lasting impact.

Join us in applauding and spreading the love for these teachers in the comments below. 👏🏼 📚👩🏻‍🏫🩵🩷

Today’s Dress Up Day was Wacky Wednesday!

It was a day filled with crazy outfits, mismatched accessories, and silly hairstyles. What a fun way for our kiddos to showcase their creativity and embrace their unique personalities. 🌈 ✨ 🎪

Advocating for Affordable childcare in Olympia!

Access to early care and education is not only important for our Washington families, but it is how we build strong communities and economies! Loved being part of our LEAP kick off event to engage with our legislators on this important issue!

In December, we celebrated Teacher Aly’s two-year anniversary at Journey.

She is a valuable member of our Spruce classroom, consistently bringing positive energy and love to our center.

Thank you, Aly, for your dedication and hard work. We appreciate you!

A huge thank you to all of our Journey Families for joining us at the annual Preschool Holiday Program. We had so much fun celebrating the holiday season with you all!

We are so proud of all of our Cedar and Spruce kiddos!!

November Journey Anniversaries!

We are so fortunate to have so many incredible staff members with us here at Journey. We are so incredibly proud of you all and grateful that you are a part of our Journey family!

Take a scroll through to learn how long some of your favorite Journey people have been with us! 😍 💕

Write a caption... A little late in posting this round of anniversaries, but not for a lack of how incredibly special these two teachers are to our Journey team ❤️

Teacher Peyton has been with us for one year (September) and Teacher Justice has been with us for five years (October)! We love you both! Let‘s show them some love in the comment section!

A little late in posting this round of anniversaries, but not for a lack of how incredibly special these two teachers are to our Journey team ❤️ Teacher Peyton has been with us for one year (September) and Teacher Justice has been with us for five years (October)! We love you both! Let‘s show them some love in the comment section!

Celebrating with coffee is always a good idea! ❤️😉

Today was a perfect fall morning and what made it extra special was getting to celebrate being awarded one of Spokane’s Best Places to Work with our people.

Thank you again to our amazing Journey Teachers and Families, past and present. You’re the best!

, thank you!

2023 Best Places to Work INW!!!

Journey ranked #8 Small Business and #10 overall Best Place to Work in the Inland Northwest!

We are so proud and honored to be named one of the best places to work. Our team and community at Journey is what makes us this a great place to work and thrive. Thank you to each and every teacher who has been a part of building our program into what it is today! You are amazing!

Check it out here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/dd2c9189-5a2e-43e0-94d9-e251dfb40db1

In August we had 3 wonderful teachers celebrate anniversaries! Morgan and Melissa have been with us for a year and, Josie has been at Journey for three years. Thank you for all you do - Let’s show them some love in the comment section!

Welcome Back, Journey Families!

We are so excited to enter the 2023-2024 school year together! Here’s to a year memories, exploration, friendships and fun!

Don’t forget to tag with your back to school pictures!

In July, we celebrated the anniversaries of two amazing individuals at Journey. Jen has been with us for three years and Janae has been here for one year. Let's shower them with love in the comments section!

I scream, you scream, we all scream... for Ice Cream. Ice Cream Day at Journey was a hit!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July! 🎇 Show us how you and your family are celebrating below!

The month of June we got to celebrate the anniversary of two amazing teachers!
Ms. Kiera (5 years)
Ms. Alyssa (1 year)
Let's show these amazing ladies some love (Comment below)!

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, hope, and the power of collective action to bring about change.

Learn more about Juneteenth with your family. Inspire children to be bold and brave while encouraging the equality of humanity.

Check out some of these childrens books at your local library to get started!

The weather cooperated with us after all and Preschool Graduation went off without a hitch! Congratulations to our 2023 preschool graduates!

Celebrate Pride in Spokane: Embrace Diversity and Equality

Spokane pride is hosting their 31st annual pride parade and festival in downtown Spokane on Saturday June 10th, from 12-6 pm.

Join the festivities and show your support for the LGBTQ+ community. Wear rainbow colors, fly the Pride flag, and spread awareness about the importance of equal rights for all!

Double the fun: Our second chance to flaunt costumes at school! It was such a fun day, perfect ending to a short week.

Wishing Emily & Jacqulyn a very happy May anniversary at Journey!

Emily- 1 year on May 3
Jacqulyn- 1 year on May 3

Emily is magical with our babies and Jacqulyn is magical in our kitchen! We are so lucky to have them both with us! ❤️

“If you are going to gain anything in life, gain a friend, they will always be there, and that makes all the difference in the world.” -Unknown

The impact that these amazing humans have on our community is without measure.

Thank you for being at Journey. Thank you for bringing your true selves every day. Thank you for being love and security to our kids. Thank you for leading by example. Thank you for all that you do do make Journey exceptional! We appreciate you this week and always!

If you recognize any of these fabulous faces please give them a shout out in the comments!

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU.

We had a little fun with a Dress-Up Day today! The kids sported Star Wars clothes or costumes, space gear, and some wore Princess Leia hair buns.

Calendar conversations about today’s date at Circle Time had a little extra flair, and some classes tried out Star Wars yoga. 🪐☄️💫