Welcome to Bilbies ELC & Kinder
Childcare & Kindergarten Keysborough
Early Learning Centre for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years
Discover the Bilbies difference!
Combining Montessori curriculum & play based EYLF programs to nurture confident, capable learners
The right environment for growing
About Bilbies ELC & Kinder
Bilbies is a family-owned childcare in keysborough providing high quality early learning for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Our purpose built childcare centre and Montessori kindergarten in keysborough is led by both Montessori and VIT-registered Early Childhood Teachers, offering engaging enrichment programs, fresh chef prepared meals, and flexible long day care in Keysborough
Families choose Bilbies because we offer so much more than childcare. Our Keysborough early learning centre combines a strong commitment to child safety, Montessori education, individual learning plans for each child, enriching educational experiences, and a unique dual- teacher Kindergarten Program that blends Montessori learning with the play-based Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), helping children become confident, capable and school-ready.
What's Included in your daily fees at Our Long Day Care in Keysborough
Everything your child needs for a happy, safe and enriching day is included at our childcare centre in Keysborough.
- Open 7:00am–6:30pm, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks a year, providing flexible long day care in Keysborough to support busy families
- Child Care Subsidy – CCS
- Nappies, wipes, milk, sunscreen and bed linen provided
- Fresh chef-prepared meals daily, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack
- Halal, vegetarian, vegan and individual dietary requirements catered
- Victorian Government-funded free Kindergarten
- Education using a unique dual learning approach combining the Montessori curriculum and play-based learning
- School Readiness Program
- Individual learning goals for each child
- Exciting incursions and Excursions including STEM, Science, Maths, Music, Sports & Arts
- Home Library program to encourage a love of reading and build early literacy skills
- Regular learning updates for each child
Child Safety Comes First
Child safety is at the heart of everything we do. We have created a strong child-safe culture where every child feels protected, respected and heard. Families looking for a trusted childcare centre in Keysborough can feel confident knowing their child is learning in a safe, secure and nurturing environment.
- Child Safety embedded in Governance and Culture
- Rigorous recruitment and screening of all staff with direct employment.
- No agency staff
- Working with Children Checks and Police Checks
- Secure entry and exit procedures
- CCTV throughout the centre
- Ongoing Child Safe Standards Training
- Child Protection Policies embedded into everyday practice
- Digital Safety Practices
- First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Qualified Educators
Learn & Play together
Our Programs
Our Nursery Program provides nurturing infant childcare in Keysborough for babies aged 6 weeks to walking. Through responsive care, sensory exploration and secure relationships, our educators support each baby's individual routine and early development in a safe, caring environment.
Our Toddler Program encourages children to explore, discover and build confidence through Montessori-inspired learning. As part of our Keysborough childcare program, toddlers develop language, independence, social skills and coordination through hands-on experiences, play and everyday routines.
Bilbies Victorian Government-funded Kindergarten in Keysborough is delivered through a unique dual-teacher model, where Montessori-trained educators work alongside VIT-registered Early Childhood Teachers. Children benefit from both the Montessori curriculum and a play-based learning program within our long day care in Keysborough, developing the confidence, independence, literacy, numeracy and school readiness skills they need to thrive.
From childcare in Keysborough to a confident transition to primary school, our School Readiness Program is embedded within our everyday Kindergarten program and powered by the Montessori method. Through purposeful play-based learning, Montessori materials and intentional teaching, children develop confidence, independence, literacy, numeracy, social skills and executive functioning, preparing them for success at school and beyond.
our STEM Program inspires children to explore, discover and problem-solve through hands-on learning. As part of our childcare in Keysborough, children investigate science, technology, engineering and mathematics by building, experimenting and testing ideas in meaningful ways. Our Keysborough early learning STEM experiences encourage curiosity, creativity and critical thinking
Our Approach
Montessori Curriculum That Builds Skills Through Hands-On Learning
At Bilbies ELC & Kinder, our Montessori curriculum is at the heart of our childcare in Keysborough, providing a child-centred learning framework that supports every child’s development, interests and individual learning journey. Through purposeful learning experiences, children become confident, hands-on exploration and autonomy children become independent confident learners.
The curriculum is divided into five key areas: practical life, sensorial, mathematics, language, and culture. Children progress through carefully prepared learning experiences and materials that support their age, stage of development, and growing skills within our nurturing childcare centre in Keysborough.
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Purposeful learning that nurtures independence, focus, and confidence
Frequently asked questions
FAQ's
Yes. Most families enrolling at our childcare centre in Keysborough are eligible for the Australian Government's Child Care Subsidy (CCS), which can significantly reduce the cost of childcare in Keysborough. Our friendly team can help you understand your eligibility and support you through the enrolment process.
At Bilbies ELC & Kinder, we make life easier for families by including many everyday essentials in your childcare fees. Our childcare centre in Keysborough provides an all-inclusive experience with nappies, wipes, sunscreen, bed linen, nutritious meals prepared onsite, milk, educational programs and engaging learning experiences.
Families attending our long day care in Keysborough can enjoy the convenience of having these essentials provided,
Yes. At Bilbies ELC & Kinder, our onsite chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals daily for children attending our childcare centre in Keysborough. Children enjoy five meals throughout the day, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack. We offer halal, vegetarian, vegan options and cater for individual dietary requirements (e.g. nut, dairy, egg & gluten) options.
Families can feel confident knowing their child’s nutritional needs are supported throughout the day at our long day care in Keysborough.
We follow the SunSmart program year-round. Families provide a labelled sun hat, suitable clothing that covers the shoulders and a labelled water bottle. Sunscreen is provided and applied before outdoor play, and educators monitor daily UV levels to ensure children are protected.
We've made life easy by providing nappies, wipes, bedding, nutritious meals and sunscreen. All you'll need to pack is a labelled water bottle, a sun hat, a spare change of clothes
Yes. Bilbies ELC & Kinder offers a Victorian Government-approved funded Kindergarten program, delivered by VIT-registered Early Childhood Teachers within our long day care in Keysborough.
Our unique Kindergarten Program combines Montessori learning with Victorian Early Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), delivered by both Montessori teachers and VIT-registered Early Childhood Teachers. Children can access funded Three-Year-Old Kindergarten, Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep programs, providing a high-quality Kindergarten in Keysborough.
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