Introducing Mahalia and Sophia!
The Reconciliation Team would like to introduce Big Fat Smile’s newest recruits, Mahalia and Sophia! Mahalia and Sophia join us from the Torres Strait Islands (Mahalia is a Kaurareg woman...
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Stanwell Park Early Learning – Coming Soon
We’re thrilled to share that Big Fat Smile has been successful in the tender to operate the Early Learning Centre at Stanwell Park. There are still a few formal steps...
Celebrating Excellence: Barrack Heights Community Preschool Recognised on the National Stage
We are proud to share that Barrack Heights Community Preschool has been named a finalist in the 2025 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards, in the category of Outstanding...
Join Us for a Free Child Safety Event: A Community Initiative
Big Fat Smile is inviting employees, parents, carers and friends to a transformative event titled What I Wish Every Parent Knew, a free child safety presentation with Child Protection and Safety Warrior,...
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...
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...
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
