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...
Early education (ages 0-5)
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...
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...
Big Fat Smile invites you to a professional learning and networking event: Pedagogical leadership as a relational and responsive practice
At Big Fat Smile, we have a front row seat for the latest research and thinking on early childhood education and we want to share this with the Early Learning Community! We...
Community at the Core: The Heartfelt Connections at Bingara Gorge Community Preschool
Nestled in the heart of Wilton, Bingara Gorge Community Preschool and School Aged Care is a modern, purpose-built centre that provides education and care for children aged 6 weeks to...
Pedagogy in Practice: Applying Research and Philosophy to Enhance Learning
When it comes to early learning, Picton Community Preschool, a part of Big Fat Smile, is a shining example of how empowering educators to apply research and philosophy in daily...
Launch your career as an Early Childhood Trainee with the Big Fat Smile Pre-Employment Program
Still unsure about what you want to be when you grow up? Or perhaps the path you took didn’t turn out how you hoped? An early childhood qualification is a...