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Now enrolling founding families · Las Vegas, NV

Journey toLearning

Christian Academy · Ages 3 to 5

Where every child is valued as a unique creation of God, and wonder is the way they learn.

Faith-centered & licensed* Small classes, big attention Reggio-inspired discovery
Explore
3–5Ages Served
8:1Child–Teacher Ratio*
100%Faith & Play Based
2026Founding Class
Our Approach

Four things we grow in every child

We blend a Bible-rooted foundation with a Reggio-inspired, standards-aligned classroom, so faith and real learning grow together, not apart.

Curiosity

We follow the child's questions. Every "why?" becomes a project, an experiment, a small adventure worth taking.

Creativity

Paint, clay, music, movement, and the hundred languages children use to make sense of their world.

Critical Thinking

Sorting, building, problem-solving, and kindergarten readiness that sticks because they discovered it themselves.

A Love of Learning

The goal isn't just an early reader. It's a child who runs toward learning for the rest of their life.

Our Mission

A faith-centered place where wonder is welcome

Journey to Learning is a nurturing learning environment where every child is valued as a unique creation of God. We cultivate curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning by encouraging exploration, discovery, and meaningful relationships.

  • Bible truths woven gently into a joyful, standards-aligned day.
  • The classroom as a living space that invites exploration.
  • Teachers who know your child by name, gift, and heart.
"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."Proverbs 22:6
Real classroom photos
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A Day at Journey

From "good morning" to "see you tomorrow"

A gentle rhythm of prayer, play, discovery, and rest, sample schedule shown.

8:30 AMWelcome & Morning Prayer

Warm hellos, a song, and a simple prayer to start the day grounded.

9:00 AMDiscovery Centers

Child-led stations: building, art, sensory, dramatic play, and early literacy.

10:30 AMSnack & Bible Story

A healthy snack and a hands-on Bible story with a simple truth to carry.

11:15 AMOutdoor Exploration

Big-body play, garden time, and the kind of wonder you only find outside.

12:00 PMLunch & Rest

Family-style lunch, quiet books, and a restful reset for little bodies.

2:30 PMProjects & Pickup

Small-group projects, one last story, and happy handoffs home.

Programs

A room that fits right where they are

3 yrs

The Explorers

  • Gentle first steps into a school day
  • Potty-training support and lots of patience
  • Social-emotional foundations and sharing
  • Songs, stories, and sensory play
4 yrs

The Discoverers

  • Letters, sounds, numbers, and patterns
  • Project-based learning and teamwork
  • Fine-motor skills and early writing
  • Growing independence and confidence
5 yrs

Pre-K Pathfinders

  • Full kindergarten-readiness focus
  • Early reading, math, and science
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Ready for "big school," inside and out
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Nikia JenkinsFounder & Director
Our Heart
"I started Journey to Learning because I believe every child is a unique creation of God, and they deserve a place that treats them that way from the very first day."

With a heart for early childhood and years walking alongside families, Nikia built Journey to Learning to be the school she'd want for her own, where faith, wonder, and real readiness live in the same room. (Full bio and photo to come.)

Peace of Mind

Built for how parents actually think

Licensed & Compliant*

State-licensed program meeting every Nevada health, safety, and staffing requirement.

Secure Entry

Keyed entry, sign-in accountability, and a facility designed with little ones in mind.

Screened Teachers

Background-checked, CPR-certified, and genuinely called to love your child.

Low Ratios

Small groups mean your child is seen, heard, and known every single day.

Healthy Meals

Nourishing snacks and family-style meals that fuel growing minds and bodies.

Subsidy Friendly

We plan to accept Nevada childcare assistance, ask us how to apply.

Founding Families

The words we're building toward

Sample testimonials, replaced with real family voices as our first class begins.

★★★★★

"My daughter asks to go to school on the weekends. That tells me everything I need to know about this place."

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Amara T.Parent of a 4-year-old
★★★★★

"Faith and real academics in one place, and teachers who actually know my son. We feel like family here."

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Jordan M.Parent of a 3-year-old
★★★★★

"He started reading his Bible verses at home. The confidence they've poured into him is unreal."

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Denise R.Parent of a Pre-K child
Founding Enrollment Is Open

Save your child's spot in our very first class

Founding families get first pick of days, our lowest tuition, and a front-row seat as Journey to Learning opens its doors in Las Vegas. Spots are limited on purpose.

No commitment. We'll reach out with tour dates and enrollment details.

Request Info

Let's start the conversation

Tell us a little about your family and we'll be in touch within one business day.

Placeholder form. Wire to Nikia's inbox / CRM before launch.

Good Questions

Things parents ask us first

We serve children ages 3 to 5, in three groups: Explorers (3), Discoverers (4), and Pre-K Pathfinders (5).

Faith is woven gently through the day, morning prayer, a hands-on Bible story, and simple truths, alongside a full, standards-aligned learning program. It's Bible and education together, never one at the expense of the other.

It means the child leads. Instead of only sitting and listening, children explore hands-on centers, follow their own questions into projects, and learn through discovery and relationships. The classroom itself is designed to invite wonder.

We're opening in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our exact location and opening date will be announced soon, join the waitlist and you'll be the first to know.

We plan to offer full-day and half-day options, Monday through Friday. Final schedule details are coming, and waitlist families help shape them.

Founding families receive our lowest tuition and first pick of days. Reach out through the waitlist and we'll walk you through current pricing and any assistance options.