Stewart Street Community Preschool | Big Fat Smile 43 Stewart Street, Wollongong, New South Wales 2500

Welcome to Stewart Street Community Preschool | Big Fat Smile, located in Wollongong, Australia. As a reputable establishment and point of interest in the community, we are dedicated to enriching the lives and minds of children and families in the Illawarra, Sydney, and South Coast regions.

We understand that choosing the perfect preschool for your little ones is a significant decision. That's why we have created this informative webpage to provide you with all the necessary information to assist you on your educational journey.

At Stewart Street Community Preschool, we offer a range of programs and services to cater to the needs of children and families. Our Fun Club kids rave about our exciting school holiday program, which leaves them happy, inspired, and a little bit exhausted at the end of each day.

If you share our vision and values, we always welcome individuals to join our organization. We offer opportunities from trainees to Directors, as well as positions in our Head Office Team, Inclusion Agency, and more.

We pride ourselves on delivering the best possible staffing ratios, with highly qualified teachers and center staff. Our beautiful play environments nurture children and facilitate their creative expression.

Enrollment enquiries for 2022 are now open. If you are interested in having your child start at one of our centers, simply click on the link below to download our enrolment information pack.

With 26 Community Preschools across NSW, we provide term care and long daycare services for children aged 0-5 years. Additionally, eligible families with children enrolled in our Community Preschools may be eligible for the Australian Government's Child Care Subsidy.

We also have 15 Fun Clubs that offer before and after school care, as well as school holiday care for children aged 5-12 years. Our Fun Clubs provide a fun and creative curriculum, including activities such as drama, cooking, arts and crafts, photography, and dance.

Through our Include Me program, we deliver programs to families and educators to ensure children are given the best possible start in life. When it is time for the transition to big school, we can provide practical support, community events, information, and current research.

We are proud to be part of the Children and Parenting Support initiative, an Australian Government program designed to support families with young children aged 0-12 years in the Wollongong region.

Our values guide our practices throughout our organization, from Head Office to our dedicated educators in our services. We prioritize the well-being and development of every child in our care.

Food is an essential part of a child's growth, and our cooks and staff are committed to expanding your child's palate while ensuring they receive the necessary nutrients to grow strong and healthy (EL&C and Fun Club Only).

We believe that preparation for big school starts from the very first day. All Big Fat Smile Preschools support and engage in local Transition to School programs.

We understand the importance of the outdoors in a child's development, which is why all our services offer outdoor areas for play-based learning.

Quality is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to provide the highest quality early education and care in Australia. With 42 centers across NSW, we are confident you will find the right center for your family's circumstances.

Our educational framework sets the benchmark for best practice across all Big Fat Smile services. It outlines expectations for pedagogical learning and teaching practices, promoting learning in the early years.

As a child safe organization, we prioritize creating and embedding a child safe culture, environment, and practices for all children across our service types and programs.

Big Fat Smile is a not-for-profit, sector-leading provider of child education, care, recreation, cultural, and inclusion services in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. We are dedicated to enriching the lives and minds of children and families in their communities.

If you would like to learn more about our programs or centers, please send us a few details about your child and the centers you are interested in, and our team will be in touch as soon as possible. Thank you for considering Stewart Street Community Preschool | Big Fat Smile as your partner in your child's educational journey.