Modern commercial building with large glass windows, a small fenced entryway, and designated handicapped parking space, under a partly cloudy sky. 
We delivered a high-quality, purpose-built childcare facility for Journey Early Learning – Lucas Rise, a modern early education centre designed to provide a nurturing and inspiring environment for children in Ballarat’s growing suburb of Lucas

Journey Early Learning, Lucas Rise

  • Client Challenge:
    Journey Early Learning required a contemporary, fully compliant childcare facility tailored to meet the needs of children aged six weeks to six years. The project needed to balance high operational standards with thoughtful design, creating a safe, engaging, and functional space for children, educators, and families.

    Our Solution:
    Macneil Group managed the full design and construction of the centre, overseeing every stage from planning to delivery. The build incorporated acoustic performance requirements, natural light, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, with landscaped play areas and modern amenities designed to foster exploration and learning.

    Result:
    The completed facility is a state-of-the-art early learning centre that reflects Journey’s commitment to quality education and care. With its modern architecture and purposeful design, Journey Early Learning–Lucas Rise sets a new benchmark for childcare facilities in Ballarat’s west.

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Interior view of a modern, well-lit lounge area with a black sofa, gray armchairs, a wooden coffee table with a vase of white flowers, tall potted plants, a white shelving unit, and large windows allowing natural light.
Bright playroom with a black sofa, white children's chairs around a wooden table, colorful toys on shelves, potted plants, large windows, and a door leading outside.
Bright daycare or preschool classroom with wooden furniture, toys, and a seating area with black sofa and pillows.
Modern, open-concept living room with light wood flooring, a gray sectional sofa, and large windows.
A modern outdoor playground area with artificial grass and concrete pathways, featuring a small play structure, a miniature soccer goal, and colorful panels, shaded by black canopy structures and enclosed by a wooden fence.
Children's outdoor playground with a wooden play structure, slide, sandbox, swings, shaded by black fabric canopies, surrounded by grass, rocks, pathways, and a fenced yard.