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The education and well-being needs of children is often at the forefront of families minds when choosing primary schools and high schools. Similarly, families choosing a suitable early learning service also need to consider the needs of their family and c...
On Thursday 21st of February, Big Fat Smile was a part of the Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) launch event for the Launch into Learning campaign, at the National Press Club in Canberra. We were represented by our CEO Jenni Hut...
Big Fat Smile Artspace Studio has provided a fabulous service to children and families for over nine years. After much consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close the Artspace Studio and outreach program. As a not-for-profit organisation,...
Michele Peden, our Pedagogical Thinker in Residence, has condensed 20 years of early childhood education academia, knowledge and experience into five strategies for parents, to help children transition smoothly from preschool to kindergarten. 1. P...
On Tuesday 25 September 2018, Big Fat Smile’s Shellharbour Early Learning and Care Centre celebrated their first birthday with an official ceremony attended by our Board Chair, David Campbell, CEO Jenni Hutchins, staff, families, and local dignitaries. ...
In September, Helensburgh Community Preschool received a Little Scientist House Award for their commitment to early STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education. The Little Scientists organisation, who gave the centre the award, is...
Big Fat Smile now gives families the option to choose Attendance Blocks at their eligible Long Day Care Centres. Families can choose the hours of childcare they need from 9 Hours, 10 Hours and Full Day. All families are different and some children may not...
Big Fat Smile is delivering further support to educators and positive outcomes to families with the development and recruitment of an industry-first Pedagogical Thinker in Residence Role. We welcomed industry expert, Michele Peden, who was appointed to...