Practical life, every day
Pouring drinks, preparing food and packing their own bags. Real skills that build real independence.
Now enrolling in Epping
Family-owned Montessori childcare & kindergarten in Epping
A calm, prepared environment on Edgars Road where children are known by name, learn real skills and feel at home. Our family runs the centre personally, and we think it shows in the little things.
Places are available in most rooms. Book a tour and we can check your days together.
Tours available this week
Video tour coming soon
A note from our family
The family behind Epping
There is a warmth about Epping that we are especially proud of. Our Manager of Service, Benny, walks the floor every morning and greets families by name at the door. Come in for a tour and meet the people your child would spend their days with. We think you will feel at home quickly.
The Billy-beet family
Benny Nikjeh
Manager of Service, here every day and at your tour
Long day care and kindergarten in Epping
Billy-beet Epping is a family-owned long day care centre and approved kindergarten at 882 Edgars Rd, Epping. We care for children from 6 weeks to 6 years across dedicated infant, toddler and kinder rooms, and we open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm for commuting families. Our Victorian Government approved kindergarten program runs inside long day care, so preschool age children build school readiness without needing a second drop-off.
Families join us from Epping, Epping North, Wollert, Lalor, Mill Park and South Morang, and we are only a few minutes from the Aurora estate and Pacific Epping. Our programming pairs Montessori practice with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS), delivered by qualified early childhood teachers and educators. Book a tour to see the rooms in action and to talk through fees and the Child Care Subsidy with us.
Montessori at Epping
What Montessori gives your child
Montessori shapes the whole day here. The rooms are calm and ordered, the materials are real, and our educators guide gently rather than interrupt. Most parents tell us they notice a difference in their child within a few weeks.
Practical independence
Children pour their own drinks, help prepare food and pack their own bags, then carry that confidence home.
Deep concentration
Uninterrupted work cycles grow the focus that makes school feel easy later.
Calm social skills
Mixed-age rooms teach patience, care for younger children and confidence with older ones.
School readiness
Early literacy and numeracy grow through hands-on materials children can hold and understand.
Our credentials
Member of Montessori Australia
Montessori programming in every room, delivered by qualified ECT, Diploma and Certificate III educators
Programming aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standard (NQS)
ACECQA regulated service, listed on the national registers
Prepared environments you can walk through on your tour
Safety, in practice
How we keep children safe
Safety is the first thing most parents ask about, and it should be. Here is what it looks like in practice at Billy-beet, and we are glad to walk you through any of it at your tour.
4-eyes supervision
Our practice is to have a minimum of two educators wherever children are learning and playing. It makes for clearer supervision and safer decisions.
CCTV in learning spaces
Cameras in our learning spaces mean that if anything is ever in question, we can sit down with you and look at exactly what happened.
Body safety education
Children learn personal boundaries, safe and unsafe feelings, and who they can talk to, in an age-appropriate way, every term.
Our name is on the door
This centre is run by our family, and we take personal responsibility for the care inside it. If you ever want to raise something, you will always reach a real person.
Rooms & programs
Care and learning from babies to kinder
Each room has its own rhythm and the same foundations: safety, connection and Montessori programming that meets your child where they are.
Infants
Gentle settling, responsive care and close communication about sleeps, bottles and milestones, in the calm, ordered spaces Montessori is known for.
Toddlers
Practical life skills, language and big-feeling support. Children pour their own water, help prepare food and learn to do things for themselves.
Kindergarten
Victorian Government-approved kinder inside long day care: early literacy, numeracy and the concentration and independence that make school feel easy. Uniforms included.
Chef-prepared meals
Fresh, nutrition-approved menus cooked onsite daily.
Swimming program
Water confidence through our local swim school partnership.
Bush Kinder
Nature excursions that build resilience and curiosity.
Kinder uniforms included
Easier mornings and a real sense of belonging.
Fees & subsidies
Your real daily cost, explained simply
The advertised daily fee is not what most families pay. The Child Care Subsidy comes straight off your fees, and eligible kinder children may receive Free Kinder offsets on top. If anything is unclear, just ask. We are happy to go through it all with you.
Under $25a day is typical after CCS for many local families
Your exact fee depends on your family income and days of care. At your tour we will work out your real daily cost together, so you know exactly where you stand before you enrol.
Try the estimator on our Fees & CCS page for an instant indication.
3-Day Guarantee
From January 2026, eligible families get at least three subsidised days a fortnight, with no activity test to worry about. It makes starting care much simpler.
Free Kinder
Eligible 3 and 4 year old kinder children receive Victorian Free Kinder fee offsets within long day care, worth around $2,000 a year off your fees.
We help you set it up
First time using childcare? We will walk you through the myGov and Centrelink steps so your subsidy is active from day one.
Book a tour
See Epping for yourself
A tour takes about thirty minutes. Walk the rooms, meet the educators and get clear answers on fees, CCS and availability. Children are very welcome.
- See every room and the outdoor spaces
- Meet the people who would care for your child
- Get your real out-of-pocket cost explained
Benny NikjehManager of Service. Benny will walk you through the rooms, answer practical questions and help with next steps.
Choose a time that suits you
Call us and we can set a time together while you are on the phone. Mornings during the program are the best time to visit.
Call 1300 KINDER Email the centreOr call the centre directly on (03) 9409 1259 · Open 6:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday
What families say
Real reviews from Epping families
The most honest picture of a centre comes from the families already here. Have a read of our Google reviews, then come and see the rooms for yourself.
Read our Google reviewsA day at Epping
What your child's day looks like
New to childcare? Here is the rhythm of a typical day, so the unknown feels a little more known.
6:00 am
Warm arrivals
A calm welcome, breakfast for early starters and a settled start at each child's pace.
8:30 am
Morning work cycle
The heart of the Montessori day: children choose real, purposeful activities and build deep concentration.
10:30 am
Outdoor discovery
Gardens, climbing, riding and digging. Big movement and fresh air every day, in almost all weather.
12:00 pm
Lunch together
Fresh meals cooked onsite. Children set tables, serve themselves and help tidy up. It is practical life in action.
1:00 pm
Rest and quiet time
Sleep for those who need it, calm activities for those who don't. Each child rests at their own pace.
3:00 pm
Afternoon exploration
Project work, stories, music and outdoor play as the day winds down gently.
6:00 pm
Unhurried pick-ups
A proper handover from educators who know your child and can tell you how the day went.
Getting started
Three unhurried steps
1. Tour the centre
Thirty minutes with the director. See every room, meet the educators and ask anything you like.
2. Enrol online
About ten minutes. We help you link CCS through myGov so your subsidy applies from day one.
3. Settle in gently
Short stay-and-play visits before the first full day, always at your child's pace.
Good to know
Common questions from families
Are you a franchise?
No. Billy-beet Montessori Epping is family owned and operated. The people responsible for the service are personally involved in its daily quality, safety and communication, and you are always welcome to speak with us directly.
Does my child need Montessori experience to start?
Not at all. Children join our prepared environments at their own pace, and educators guide them one-on-one into the routines. Most children settle into the rhythm within a couple of weeks.
What is your approach to child safety?
Our approach is practical and layered. We keep a minimum of two educators wherever children learn and play (the “4-eyes” approach), we have CCTV across the learning environments, and children take part in body safety and protective behaviours education throughout the year.
Can you help us understand CCS and Free Kinder?
Yes. We will walk you through the Centrelink and MyGov steps, and explain how the Child Care Subsidy and Free Kinder offsets apply to your family. Bring your questions along to the tour and we will go through the fees together.
What happens at a tour?
You will see every room, meet the educators, watch the program in action and talk through your child’s routine, fees and availability with Benny. Tours take about 30 minutes, and children are very welcome.
Do you support children with additional needs?
Yes. We work with each family to understand routines, communication and support plans so every child can participate safely and meaningfully.
What should my child bring?
A change of clothes, a comfort item for rest time, and a hat. Meals are chef-prepared onsite, and kinder uniforms are included at no cost.
Find us
Visit Billy-beet Montessori Epping
You will find us on Edgars Road, a few minutes from Aurora Village and Pacific Epping. Families come to us from Epping, Epping North, Wollert, Lalor and South Morang.
882 Edgars Rd, Epping VIC 3076
6:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday
- Epping North and the Aurora estate, about 5 minutes
- Wollert, about 8 minutes
- Lalor and Thomastown, about 10 minutes
Free onsite parking for drop-off and pick-up
Come and visit Epping
The easiest way to get a feel for us is to spend half an hour here. We would love to meet you.