As a provider of long day care, integrated kindergarten, and sessional kindergarten, our 3- and 4-year-old rooms, known as ‘Kinder Rooms’, are equipped with Bachelor-qualified teachers who deliver a program focused on social and emotional development, aiming to achieve school readiness. We also offer language, literacy, and numeracy resources through engaging and inquiry-based experiences, enriching your child’s kinder journey as they prepare for primary school. Our program follows the National Early Years Learning and Development Framework (EYLDF).
At Billy-Beet Childcare and Kindergarten, we believe in empowering children to be active participants in their own learning journey. Rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our approach centres around fostering creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. We understand the profound impact early education has on a child’s future, and we are here to help your child build a strong foundation for lifelong success.
Our centre is more than just a childcare facility—it’s a vibrant community where children, families, and educators come together to celebrate learning. Through purposeful interactions and meaningful experiences, children at Billy-Beet are inspired to explore their environment, ask questions, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Childcare Subsidy (CCS): Eligible families can access the Australian Government’s CCS to reduce the daily cost of care.
Victorian State Government ‘Free Kinder’ Credits: Families can receive up to $2,050 per year in credits to reduce childcare fees. These credits will appear as a deduction on your childcare account each term, based on attendance:
Sessional kindergarten is ideal for families with flexible work schedules who don’t need care beyond standard school hours.
We also run school holiday programs which include a range of activities held at the centre such as craft, game days, movie days, cooking and cake decorating; as well as excursions to local parks, bowling alleys, trampoline parks and more.
If you are interested in finding out more about our programs for primary school aged children, please don’t hesitate to contact us. You are most welcome to visit and view the centre in operation – our Coordinator is more than happy to meet with interested parents to discuss the centre and answer any questions.
Sessional kindergarten runs during school terms and hours, operating 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM for 40 weeks per year.
In integrated kinder, we charge a daily fee that includes meals, additional programs, and extended hours, offering more than a sessional kinder setting. Integrated Kinder is provided at no additional cost to families. You may also benefit from reduced long day care fees through the Federal Childcare Subsidy (CCS) and Victorian State Government’s ‘Free Kinder’ credits.
Sessional Kinder: Children need to bring a healthy lunch box and a drink bottle filled with water, and sun hat.
Note: Billy-Beet cannot split the required hours into two full days (2 × 7.5 hours), as our teachers work a 7.5-hour day, with 5 hours dedicated to the Kinder program, 2 hours for planning and documentation, and a 0.5-hour lunch break.
Yes, outdoor play at BillyBeet is always fully supervised by our trained educators. We ensure a safe and engaging environment where children can explore, play, and learn while being closely monitored at all times. Safety is our top priority, and our team follows strict guidelines to provide a fun and secure outdoor experience
We are closed on public holidays. If your booked day falls on a public holiday, you will still be charged. This is because our educators are employed on a permanent, full-time basis to maintain consistency in each room, fostering strong bonds and relationships with the children. As they would have otherwise been working, they are still paid for this day. If your child was scheduled to attend on a public holiday, it will be recorded as an absence, and you will remain eligible for the Childcare Subsidy, meaning you only need to cover the gap fee. For more details on absences from care, please refer here.
