Early Learning or Preschool?
The terms early learning and preschool are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Early Learning – Birth to 5 years Early learning is the broader...
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A new name, the same commitment to children
As we celebrate 45 years operating in the Illawarra, we are proud to announce that Big Fat Smile is now BFS Children’s Services. BFS stands for Birth to Five and School‑aged Children’s...
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...
Why qualifications in early education 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 —...
Starting early learning? Here are 10 questions to ask on a tour
Choosing an early childhood service is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. There’s so much information, so many options, and of course you just want to know your...
Child safety is more than a factor — itʼs the foundation of everything we do.
We know a truly child‑safe organisation is shaped with children, not just for them. When children feel safe, they explore, learn and grow into the people they’re meant to be....
Need before and after school care? Here’s how to book our OOSH
Ready to join the fun? We know workdays don’t always line up neatly with school hours — and that the juggle can be very real. That’s where OOSH come in....
Activated Fun Club: Engaging Children Through Active Learning
All of our Fun Clubs are working towards becoming Activated OSHC (Outside School Hours Care) programs, an evidence-based initiative developed in consultation with the education sector, government, and child health...
Why families choose OOSH
Choosing care for your child outside of school hours is a big decision. Families want more than supervision. They want to know their child feels safe, happy, included, and excited...
Our Values
Our 45-year legacy offering birth to five and school ages services, is guided by the professional values we uphold every day.
