Big Bear Academy St Andrews 1-3 Glasgow Street, Saint Andrews, New South Wales 2566
About the Business
Welcome to Big Bear Academy St Andrews, located in the beautiful suburb of Saint Andrews on Glasgow Street. As an establishment and point of interest, our passion lies in nurturing and protecting the children in our care. We take our role as their protectors, role models, and educators seriously, recognizing their vulnerability as human beings.
At Big Bear Academy, we firmly believe in children's rights to learn. We advocate for their freedom to learn fluidly and at their own pace. Our goal is to achieve greatness and excellence in every aspect of your child's development, including their physical, mental, emotional, and cognitive growth.
In line with this belief, we provide an environment where children can explore and develop in a manner that feels most comfortable to them. Our educators become facilitators of this learning experience, ensuring that each child's unique talents, skills, and ideas are valued, respected, and appreciated.
Our state-of-the-art Early Learning centers have been professionally built and designed by architectural experts. These centers have been specifically created to enhance all areas of a child's development, fostering social, emotional, physical, and mental growth. We strive to create an environment that encourages the flourishing of a child's creative skills.
When it comes to meals, we believe that healthy, fun-filled dishes bursting with flavor and color are the best way for children to enjoy their food. Our commercial-grade kitchen ensures that all meals prepared for the children are of the highest quality and pose the lowest risk of contamination.
At Big Bear Academy, we value both intentional and spontaneous learning. We believe that children should be able to freely explore their environment and actively participate in their own learning. Our educators are well-trained and passionate about providing opportunities for children to succeed and express their views and ideas.
Transitioning to school is an important phase for every child, and we excel in assisting them through a variety of experiences that make them engaged and confident learners. Our daily routine is flexible, changing based on the needs of the children, weather conditions, and their wants.
Our Outdoor Environment has been tailor-made to promote gross motor and cognitive development, ensuring that children have ample opportunities to grow and thrive.
We understand that leaving your child for the first time can be difficult, which is why we work closely with our families during the orientation process. We aim to support the settling-in period and ensure the best outcome for your child.
If you have any further questions or would like to schedule a visit, please feel free to contact us at Macquarie Fields: (02) 9829 2552 or St Andrews: (02) 9603 1696. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Big Bear Academy St Andrews.
Address: 25 Atchison Rd, Macquarie Fields, NSW 2564, Australia.
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Location & Phone number
1-3 Glasgow Street, Saint Andrews, New South Wales 2566, Australia
Hours open
Monday:
07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday:
07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday:
07:00 - 18:00
Thursday:
07:00 - 18:00
Friday:
07:00 - 18:00
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"Perfect, is the only word I can use to describe Big Bear Academy at St Andrews. My daughter has well and truly come out of her shell whilst attending this preschool, I couldn't be happier. Everyone is so attentive and well suited to their positions. The Director's, Andrew and Maxine are very approachable and have assisted greatly with any queries often going out of their way to let me know of any concerns with my daughters development. You are really made to feel like part of the family. We have been fortunate enough to experience Big Bear Christmas Party, Easter hat parade to Mother's Day and Fathers Day. And many other special days though out the year from a range of cultures. My advise, Enrole now you will not be disappointed."
"My daughter started at Big Bear Academy as I unexpectedly started a new job. The application process was easy and so was the orientation. My daughter loved it from day 1 which surprised me as she is normally very clingy. No tears on drop off, and so many smiles on pick up. She loved all the activities, and I loved all the daily updates. One of her favourite things was the food given. Someday she would tell me she had seconds because the food was so yummy. All the staff are so friendly and lovely. They were always there if I had any questions. They also answered emails very promptly. We only left as my daughter started big school, which was also made better as they helped with school transitioning. We miss you all so much!"
"My daughter started childcare with the Big Bear academy last year and we are continuing this year. They are professional, caring, clean. Less than six month my daughter can write all the alphabets, number up to 20 , also her name. The moment we try to drop her at the centre she is excited to join. A big thank you to Miss Maxine, Mr.Andrew , Miss Shannon and all the lovely educators for their hard work."
"Big Bear Academy St Andrews has been an absolute godsend for our family. Our 4 year old has been attending for a little over a month, and we can already see how much he has learned, and how comfortable and at home he feels. This is all thanks to the wonderful care he has received from all of the lovely educators, and amazing owners, Maxine and Andrew. Everything from the educational experiences, to the food, to the regular updates and observations are done with such care and attention, making it evident how much the centre values its families and children. I would have no hesitation in recommending Big Bear Academy, and they should be commended for creating such a warm and nurturing environment where children are respected and truly treated as part of a family."
"I can not recommend highly enough. From the moment you enter, the centre has a sense of warmth; providing a welcoming and supportive environment. I had concerns for my 3yr old sons separation anxiety, and the staff worked with me to prepare orientations and group activities centred around activities that he would engage in and enjoy. Day 2 was no tears, all smiles, I still can’t believe it! The centre has a large focus on educational based activities and school readiness - something I had not been focusing on yet at home. My son will thrive at this centre and I am so grateful for the positive environment balanced with educational focus."
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