Welcome to Bilbies ELC & Kinder
A Montessori Early Learning Centre
Fun and Creativity Simultaneously.
Accepting Enrolments for 2025
The right environment for growing
About Bilbies ELC & Kinder
We strive to provide the best possible care for the children at our centre as we believe the early years are the building blocks of life.
Our curriculum is fostered by our philosophy, Montessori principles, the Victorian Early Years Learning & Development Framework (VEYLDF) and the Early Years Learning Framework(EYLF).
Learn & Play together
Our Programs
“The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s natural desire to learn.”
–Dr Maria Montessori
Nursery
0 – Walking
- Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi (1746-1827)
Toddlers
Walking – 3 years old
"He absorbs the life going on about him and becomes one with it."
- Dr Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind.
Kindergarten
3 years old - school aged
- Dr Maria Montessori, The Absorbent mind
Our Approach
Montessori Curriculum
The Montessori Curriculum is an advanced learning framework that incorporates specific learning outcomes and knowledge skills that align with children’s developmental needs and interests.
It encourages children to become independent, confident learners by promoting autonomy, exploration, and respect for their individual learning process.
It is divided into five key areas of learning: practical life, sensorial, mathematics, language, and culture. As children progress through the Montessori Curriculum, they encounter more challenging learning materials that are appropriate to both age and skill levels.
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“We must help children from the very beginning. We must give them the right environment because they have to adapt themselves to a strange new world.”
—Dr Maria Montessori
The 1946 London Lectures, p. 115
Frequently asked questions
FAQ's
- You are required to pay one-week fees in advance
- Payments are made by direct debit for convenience and security
- If you wish to cancel or change your booking, we need two weeks’ notice in writing
- We require a 2 week bond to secure your child’s place
Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952) was a physician, anthropologist, & teacher who developed her unique teaching method through decades of scientific observation of children from diverse backgrounds.
Montessori philosophy is based on a deep understanding of child development, emphasizing child-centered learning.
Montessori approach fosters independence, self-discipline, problem-solving, and responsibility by allowing children to choose activities in a prepared environment that encourages exploration.
All food is freshly prepared onsite daily by our dedicated chef.
We provide breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea & late snack.
We offer halal, vegetarian, vegan options and cater for individual dietary requirements (e.g. nut, dairy, egg & gluten) options.
We follow the Sun Smart program all year round and nothing is left to chance. Families are asked to provide a labelled sunhat that is kept at Bilbies. Clothing covering shoulders is required, as is a water bottle. Sunscreen is applied before going outdoors and staff monitor the UV levels daily.
All families are asked to bring:
- A bag that is easily accessible by your child
- Spare sets of clothes
- Hat
- Medication (as required)
- Water bottle
Yes we have Victorian Government Approved funded Kindergarten program.
At our service children can access a 15-hour kindergarten program for Three- and Four-year-old which is delivered by Bachelor qualified VIT registered Early Childhood Teachers. Families must choose at least three days for Kindergarten Program and can chose additional days for their long day care needs. Our program runs for 40 weeks in the year and follows school terms.
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