Stanwell Park Early Learning Is Open!
We have opened our doors and welcomed children and families into our new Stanwell Park Early Learning centre. There’s something pretty special about seeing the rooms come to life, hearing...
Early education (ages 0-5)
A Message to All Familes
Early Learning and Out of School Hours care services exist to uphold children’s rights and honour their childhood. Recent ABC reporting has laid bare failures that have enabled egregious breaches...
Guaranteed 3 days of subsidised care in 2026 — no activity test!
Great news! From January 2026, the Federal Government’s new 3-Day Guarantee ensures that all children eligible for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) will receive up to 72 hours of subsidised...
Prioritising Children Through Expert Support
At the heart of our commitment to quality early childhood education is our investment in specialist support. Behind every one of our services lies a wealth of expertise from our...
Why Our Early Childhood Education and Care Services Are a Worthy Choice
As parents, choosing the right early learning environment for your child is an important decision. You want a place that nurtures their growth, allows for their individuality to be seen...
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...
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...
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...
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...