A new name, the same commitment to children
As we celebrate 45 years operating in the Illawarra, we are proud to announce that Big Fat Smile is now BFS Children’s Services. BFS stands for Birth to Five and School‑aged Children’s...
School age education (ages 5-12)
Child safety is more than a factor — itʼs the foundation of everything we do.
We know a truly child‑safe organisation is shaped with children, not just for them. When children feel safe, they explore, learn and grow into the people they’re meant to be....
Need before and after school care? Here’s how to book our OOSH
Ready to join the fun? We know workdays don’t always line up neatly with school hours — and that the juggle can be very real. That’s where OOSH come in....
Activated Fun Club: Engaging Children Through Active Learning
All of our Fun Clubs are working towards becoming Activated OSHC (Outside School Hours Care) programs, an evidence-based initiative developed in consultation with the education sector, government, and child health...
Why families choose OOSH
Choosing care for your child outside of school hours is a big decision. Families want more than supervision. They want to know their child feels safe, happy, included, and excited...
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...