2026 Operational Dates | Christmas Closure
As we look toward the future, we are pleased to share our December/January closure dates and operational dates for 2026. Whether you’re planning for term-only preschool, long day care, or...
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Big Fat Smile | Finalist 2025 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards!
We are thrilled to announce our organisation has been named a finalist in the 2025 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards for Excellence in Workplace Culture. This prestigious recognition is a...
Our New Child Safe Framework and Child Safe Action Plan for 2025/2027
Big Fat Smile’s Child Safe Framework is designed to ensure a comprehensive approach to child safety, embedding it into the very fabric of our culture, policies, practices, and procedures. This...
Tune In: Insightful Interview on Safety in Early Education and Care
I was invited onto ABC Radio Illawarra this past Monday where I had the opportunity to discuss a topic that is close to all our hearts: the safety of children in...
Exciting Upgrades and Improvements Across Our Services
As a not-for-profit organisation, we are deeply committed to reinvesting in our purpose – to provide exceptional educational environments for our children and educators. We are excited to share news...
Finding Her Path: Rhiannan’s Empowering Traineeship Journey with Big Fat Smile
At Woronora Heights Community Preschool, part of Big Fat Smile, the rainbow front door opens to a homely, warm and friendly centre. For Rhiannan, a proud Wiradjuri woman and early...
Celebrating Emily – Our finalist for the 2025 NSW School-Based Trainee of the Year Award
Big Fat Smile is incredibly proud to share that Emily, one of our passionate and dedicated School-Based Trainees at Cobblers Hill Community Preschool, has been named a finalist in the...
Announcing the Launch of Fun Club @ Bellambi: A Step Towards Greater Social Impact
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our new initiative, Fun Club @ Bellambi, set to commence in Term 2, 2025. This initiative is a testament to our...
A Day in the Life of: Vacation Care with West Wollongong Fun Club
Ever wondered what a day in OOSH (Out of School Hours Care) is like? Well, come along on an epic adventure with Laurence and the amazing team at West Wollongong...
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
