It can be challenging to find a peaceful and serene location for an early learning centre, but Big Bear Academy North Rocks is a NEW Early Learning Centre for kids 3-6 and they have truly hit the jackpot. Newly opened in August 2024, Big Bear Academy is nestled along the bush behind the Uniting Church, offering a level of tranquillity that’s hard to come by. The centre is run by owner Andrew and his experienced team, who have a proven track record with their other centres in St Andrews and Macquarie Fields, ensuring exceptional care.
Big Bear Academy provides long-day services from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for children aged 3 to 6 years.
Big Bear Academy Points of Difference
- Only full-time highly qualified educators with Early Childhood Teaching degrees or Diplomas
- Bespoke centre which only takes 24 children
- Significantly higher educator-to-child ratio. NSW ratio is 1:10, Big Bear Academy maintains a 1:5 ratio, meaning twice as many educators as needed
- Due to the size of the service, there is an ability to customise the program to your child’s interests and needs
- Only closed on public holidays
- Beautiful outdoor spaces are used as a second classroom
- Incursions paid for by the service (e.g. nutrition magician, hatching chicks, creature feature, African beats)
- Exceeding school readiness program and comprehensive curriculum
- Focused on preschool and school readiness
Outdoor Spaces
Daily Costs and Inclusions:
The daily fee is $150, which covers nappies, wipes (as needed), sunscreen, and all meals, including fresh fruit.
Additionally, the fee includes an extensive STEM program.
During our visit, we observed two key STEM activities: children were growing seeds in cotton in Petri dishes, and they were using celery in coloured water for a science experiment. The seed activity was sparked by a child’s curiosity about plant growth—what a great example of how the centre tailors learning experiences to a child’s interests!
The fee also includes:
- Incursions paid for by the service, such as Ready Steady Go Kids, a nutrition magician, hatching chicks, creature feature, and African Beats
- A dedicated School Readiness Program that supports the whole child, focusing on numeracy, literacy, gross and fine motor skills, social interactions, self-help skills, and building confidence
- A Bush kindy program
- Daily updates
- Regularly rotated and replenished resources aimed at school readiness
The Details
Big Bear Academy North Rocks NEW Early Learning Centre for kids 3-6 offers convenient parking alongside the centre, behind the church. As an added bonus, they’re only closed on public holidays!
- Address: 132 North Rocks Road, North Rocks
- Website: https://bigbearacademy.com.au/north-rocks/
- Hours: 7am-6pm
- Book a Tour: (02) 9630 2249 or click here.
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