Your child’s learning journey starts here


Where Little Learners Thrive

More than just childcare, Big Bear Academy is a family - where little learners become big dreamers!

Big Bear Academy provides high-quality early learning in a nurturing and engaging environment. Our centres focus on play-based learning, creativity, and school readiness, ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow and thrive.

With a high ratio of educators to children, we offer personalised care, fostering strong relationships and a true sense of belonging. Our safe, allergy-friendly spaces encourage exploration and development, with nutritious meals provided daily.

Your Child’s Growth Comes First

At Big Bear Academy, every moment is an opportunity to inspire a lifelong love of learning.

We embrace a fluid, holistic approach to learning, recognising that each child learns best in their own way. By integrating play into our curriculum, we create memorable, engaging experiences that help children retain knowledge naturally.

Our play-based learning fosters creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional development, ensuring children grow academically and personally.

Our Values

Respect

We create a space where children and families are valued and respected.

For our team, we create a nurturing, inclusive and forward thinking environment with continuous learning, teamwork and deep respect for the Early Childhood and Education profession.

Inclusion

We celebrate diversity, making sure every child, family and educator feels respected, supported, and included in all learning and play activities.

We are all connected by kindness, support for one another and genuine care.

Unwaivering commitment

We’re dedicated to nurturing each child’s holistic growth through personalised learning experiences that support emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development.

Engaging environments

We inspire creativity and exploration, giving children the freedom to express themselves and discover new ways to solve problems through imaginative play and activities.

When children are engaged, that's when they learn...when children enjoy learning, that's when they develop a love of learning

Collaboration

We believe in building strong partnerships with families and educators to create a supportive learning environment that nurtures each child's potential.

We also value the support of our network including local community members, professionals inside and outside the industry that can provide us valuable opportunities to refresh our methods and upskill our team.

Our Locations

Macquarie Fields

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St Andrews

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North Rocks

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Minto

We’re an Approved Centre for the NSW Child Care Subsidy!

Big Bear Academy is an approved centre offering the NSW Government Child Care Subsidy to eligible families. Depending on your child’s age and subsidy level, you could save up to 85% on our daily fees, making child care more affordable.