Why playgroup could be just what you need
Community matters because it helps us feel we belong and reminds us we’re not alone. In the early childhood years, when questions, doubts and big milestones come thick and fast, finding that support can...
A Community Preschool
At Big Fat Smile we focus on delivering the best possible staffing ratios, highly qualified teachers and centre staff, with beautiful play environments that nurture children and facilitate their creative expression.
Enquire now for 2027
We are taking enrolment enquiries for 2027. If you are interested in having your child start at one of our centres, click on the link below to enrol your child.
Our Centre Locations
We have 18 Early Learning services and 10 Community Preschools across NSW offering term care or long daycare to 0–5yrs.
Pricing and Subsidies
If you have a child enrolled in one of our Community Preschools you may be eligible for the Australian Government’s Child Care Subsidy. See our Parent Handbook for more details.
Fun Club Locations
Big Fat Smile has 10 Fun Clubs providing before and after school care, and school holiday care, for children aged 5–12 years.
Creativity, fun and variety
Our Fun Clubs have a fun and creative curriculum including activities such as drama, cooking, arts and crafts, photography and dance.
School Holiday Programs
Fun Club’s range of school holiday programs will be sure to leave children happy, inspired and a little bit exhausted at the end of each day.
Every child has the right to early education
Include Me delivers programs to families and educators to ensure children are given the best possible start to life.
Transition To School
When it is time for the transition to big school, Big Fat Smile can point you in the right direction for practical support, community events, information and current research.
Children and Parenting Support (CAPS)
Children and Parenting Support is an Australian Government initiative, designed to support families with young children aged 0-12 years, living in the Wollongong region.
Transition to Early Childhood Education and Care
When it is time for the transition to Early Childhood Education and Care, Big Fat Smile can point you in the right direction for practical support, community events, information and current research.
Our values
Our values guide our practices across all levels of our organisation, from Head Office, to Educators in services.
Safety
Integrity
Child-centric
Leadership
Inclusion
Connection
What we offer
All meals provided
Our cooks and staff enjoy exploring ways to expand your child’s palate while ensuring they get all the important nutrients that their little bodies need to grow strong and healthy (EL&C and Fun Club Only).
School readiness
We believe preparation for big school starts from the very first day! All Big Fat Smile Preschools support and engage their local Transition to School program.
Nappies and wipes
We know you value the big little extras, so in all Early Learning and Care services, nappies and wipes are provided for you.
Outdoor spaces
We believe in the wonder of the great outdoors! All of our services offer outdoor areas for play-based learning.
Smiles all round!
Big Fat Smile exists for children and families, working to provide access to the highest quality early education and care in Australia. In fact, quality is central to everything we do.
News & information
Why Qualifications in Early Eaducation and Care Matters
The educators and teachers in your service are experts in early childhood development. They know your child — their needs, their behaviour and what’s developmentally appropriate at each stage —...
Autumn/April 2026 School Holiday Programs Now Live!
We have April school holidays sorted for you! This April, Fun Club is bursting with play-based adventures designed to spark curiosity, connection, and pure holiday joy. From hands-on art and...
Find a centre
Near home or near work
With 42 centres across NSW you are bound to find the right centre for your families circumstances.
Uniquely BFS
Educational framework
Our Educational Framework
The educational framework is a benchmark for best practice across all Big Fat Smile services, setting out expectations for pedagogical learning and teaching practices that support the promotion of learning in the early years.
Safeguarding children
Child safety is a part of our vision and values
We are a child safe organisation. We take a whole of organisation approach towards creating and embedding a child safe culture, environment and practices for all children, across all service types and programs.