Western Suburbs Community Preschool | Big Fat Smile

Welcome to Western Suburbs Community Preschool, located at 47A Derribong Drive in Cordeaux Heights, Australia. As part of the Big Fat Smile organization, we are dedicated to enriching the lives and minds of children and families in our community. With centers throughout the Illawarra, Sydney, and the South Coast, we strive to provide high-quality education and care for children.

Choosing the right preschool for your child is an important decision, and we understand the research and emotions involved. That's why we have created this informative webpage to assist you in your journey. From meeting our directors to taking a tour of our facilities, we have all the information you need to make an informed choice.

At Western Suburbs Community Preschool, we offer an exceptional school holiday program called Fun Club. Our range of activities leaves the kids happy, inspired, and a little bit exhausted at the end of each day. We also have various opportunities available for those who share our vision and values, from trainees to directors and positions within our head office team and inclusion agency.

Our focus is on delivering the best possible staffing ratios, highly qualified teachers, and center staff. Our play environments are designed to nurture children and encourage their creative expression. We are currently accepting enrollment inquiries for 2022, so if you're interested in enrolling your child at one of our centers, click on the link below to download our enrollment information pack.

In addition to our preschools, we also have 26 community preschools across New South Wales that offer term care or long daycare for children aged 0-5 years. If your child is enrolled in one of our community preschools, you may be eligible for the Australian Government's Child Care Subsidy.

Big Fat Smile also operates 15 Fun Clubs, providing before and after school care, as well as school holiday care, for children aged 5-12 years. Our Fun Clubs have a fun and creative curriculum that includes activities such as drama, cooking, arts and crafts, photography, and dance.

For families and educators, our Include Me program delivers essential support and resources to ensure children are given the best possible start in life. When it's time for your child to transition to big school or early childhood education and care, we can provide practical support, community events, information, and current research to guide you in the right direction.

Our values guide us at every level of our organization, from our head office to our educators in services. We believe in providing nutritious meals for your child, and our cooks and staff enjoy exploring ways to expand their palates while ensuring they receive the essential nutrients they need to grow strong and healthy.

At Big Fat Smile, we believe that preparation for big school starts from the very first day. All of our preschools support and engage in local Transition to School programs. We also value the importance of outdoor play-based learning, which is why all of our services offer outdoor areas for children to explore and learn.

With 42 centers across New South Wales, we are confident that you will find the right center for your family's circumstances. Our educational framework sets a benchmark for best practice, ensuring that all our services promote learning in the early years.

Child safety is our top priority, and we have implemented a whole-organization approach to create a safe culture, environment, and practices for all children in our care. As a not-for-profit organization, we are committed to providing access to the highest quality early education and care in Australia.

If you would like more information about our preschool or any of our programs, please fill out our contact form with a few details about your child and the centers you are interested in. Our team will be in touch as soon as possible. Thank you for considering Western Suburbs Community Preschool | Big Fat Smile for your child's education and care journey.