About Us
Bilingual Montessori Early Learning (BMEL) is a Montessori-accredited long day care service (7:30 am – 6:00 pm) registered for both Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and State Kindergarten funding.
Our programs provide an integrated Montessori education within a nurturing long day care setting, combining bilingual learning (English and Mandarin) with high-quality early childhood education. Each campus offers specialist classes, incursions, and excursions throughout the year at no additional cost to families.
At BMEL, we believe in creating diverse and meaningful learning experiences. Our events and extracurricular activities are thoughtfully scheduled across different days of the week, ensuring every child has the opportunity to participate throughout the year.
Our Campuses
Heathmont
Caters to children aged 1 to 6 years:
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Infant–Toddler Program (1–3 years)
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Cycle 1 Program (3–6 years)
Box Hill (Opening Soon)
Our Box Hill campus will offer care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, providing a seamless continuum of learning from infancy through the preschool years. Designed as a true Montessori environment, the program supports each stage of development , from the nurturing routines of the infant community to the purposeful exploration and independence of the 3–6-year-old Cycle 1 classroom.
Heathmont Classrooms
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The Mural Room is a 40-place classroom designed for children aged 3 to 6 years. Our Cycle 1 program operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Families also have the option to enrol in a shorter day, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with all meals provided.
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Rainbow Room
The Rainbow Room is a 25-place classroom for children aged 1 to 3 years. Our Infant Toddler program runs Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Families also have the option to enrol in a shorter day, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
HEATHMONT ROOTS
Established 1952
With a proud history spanning more than 60 years, our kindergarten has been a cornerstone of the local community , continuing to make Bilingual Montessori education accessible to all families.
In 1952, George Browning, a renowned Australian war artist, generously donated several of his original mural paintings to our preschool. These artworks remain beautifully preserved and continue to be a source of inspiration and pride for our community.
In 2020, Heathmont Preschool & Kindergarten transitioned under new ownership and is now managed by a Montessori-qualified teacher and Approved Provider, fully registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
In 2023, the service evolved to become Heathmont Bilingual Montessori Early Learning (BMEL) , a reflection of our continued dedication to authentic Montessori education and bilingual learning for the next generation of children.
