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Early Learning Matters: Reframing educators' professional identity by empowering families on what constitutes high-quality early education and care Early Learning Matters week started in 2018. In 2021, it continues to provide us with an opportunity to ra...
Big Fat Smile Waiving Gap Fees for Non-Attending Families During COVID-19 Outbreak At Big Fat Smile, our focus is on meeting the needs of all children and families, particularly those within the communities in which we operate. We advocate st...
The power of the pause: Adults listening to young children to support mental health and well-being Dr. Michele Peden, Pedagogical Thinker in Residence To discuss and listen or not to discuss and listen, that is the question. Talking with and listening...
Barrack Heights Community Preschool: A View from the Inside When asked to provide feedback on Barrack Heights Community Preschool, delighted parents have responded: “Every single staff member is absolutely amazing at what they do. They are all so su...
The Underestimated Value of Sensory Play in Early Childhood Education. Imagine yourself as a child playing at the beach (on the sand and in the water), mixing paint with your fingers, squashing/pounding playdough or clay, creating a Lego masterpiece, ass...
International Women’s Day 2021- Big Fat Smile focuses on championing Women in the early education and care sector. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women of all roles, ...
Two years without a fee increase – a win for families! Big Fat Smile’s commitment to access to quality early learning and care and Out of School Hours Care is evident. The fees at Big Fat Smile services have not increased in nearly 18 months and wi...
While the COVID-19 Pandemic has prevented us from presenting Transition to School information in person this year, we thought it was still vital for parents to have this information. That's why we've put together this two-part webinar series. In Part O...