Sydney Daycare Operator Charged in $400,000 Fraud Case
A 33-year-old woman faces nearly 20 fraud charges for allegedly running an unregistered daycare in Denham Court, committing $400,000 in fraud from November 2023 to April 2024.
Category : Early Childhood
Canberra Mums Push for Flexible Childcare Subsidy Changes
Canberra mothers are calling for more flexible childcare subsidy solutions to better support working families and address the high costs of care in the capital.
Geelong Couple Plans Boutique Childcare in Belmont
A husband-and-wife team in Geelong is launching a boutique childcare centre in Belmont, aiming to provide personalised care and support local families with innovative early education services.
Glendale Mother Balances Motherhood and Childcare
Hayley Kilroy from Glendale shares her inspiring journey of juggling motherhood with running a childcare business, offering tips for parents on achieving work-life harmony.
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Canberra Childcare Costs Rise as Teacher Qualifications Lag
Childcare fees in Canberra have surged significantly, with costs increasing by over 20% in recent years, while many educators in the sector hold only minimal qualifications, raising concerns about quality and affordability for families.
Доверие родителей к детским садам: ключевые аспекты безопасности (10.02.2026)
Новость обсуждает важность доверия родителей к детским садам в Австралии, подчеркивая необходимость строгих стандартов безопасности и прозрачности в секторе раннего детства.
WA Child Care Incidents Hit Eight Per Day in 2024-25
A Productivity Commission report reveals 2286 serious incidents in WA child care centres last year, including injuries and children left unsupervised, prompting a government review.
Illawarra Mum Finds Fee-Free Preschool for Kids
An Illawarra mother shares her positive experience with Kemblawarra Public Preschool, a fee-free government-funded preschool that eased her children's transition to kindergarten. The NSW government is expanding access with new preschools under constructio
Non-Verbal Toddler Injured at Echuca Childcare Centre
A mother in regional Victoria is seeking answers after her three-year-old non-verbal daughter suffered significant injuries at a childcare centre in Echuca, with allegations another child used a shovel.
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Subiaco Daycare Reopens After $4M Fire Rebuild
A family-owned Subiaco early learning centre has completed a $4 million rebuild and is set to reopen after a devastating 2024 fire destroyed 90% of the building.
Geelong Prep Students Thrive in First Week of 2026
Geelong's youngest learners have successfully navigated their inaugural week of school in 2026, showcasing resilience and excitement as they adapt to new routines and friendships.
ACT Childcare Reforms: Mandatory Registration and Ratio Review
The ACT government announces a review of educator-child ratios and considers mandatory registration for early childhood teachers following shocking incident reports from childcare centres.
Childcare Allergy Training Crisis: Experts Demand Overhaul
Australia's childcare sector faces urgent calls for mandatory allergy and anaphylaxis training for all staff, as experts warn current regulations are failing children with rising allergy rates.
WA Premier Launches Full-Time Kindy Trial Amid Heat
Western Australian Premier Roger Cook visited Roleystone Community College to kick off a full-time kindergarten trial, distributing backpacks to eager students like four-year-old Oliver Millar on a blistering first day of school.
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Roleystone College Starts Full-Time Kindergarten Trial
Roleystone Community College begins a pioneering full-time kindergarten program this school year, aiming to enhance early childhood education outcomes for young learners in Western Australia.
ACT Hides Phonics Check Results Despite Calls for Transparency
Canberra's education authorities have decided against publishing Year 1 phonics test results, sparking debate about accountability versus student wellbeing in literacy reforms.
Big Fat Smile Helps Families Navigate Childcare
Big Fat Smile offers early learning, preschool, and OOSH care across the Illawarra, supporting 3,600 families with quality, affordable childcare solutions.
Canberra childcare closure leaves parents scrambling for alternatives
Families in Canberra's outer south are struggling after the Richardson Child Care and Education Centre announced its sudden closure, citing low enrolments. Parents report waitlists of up to 300 children at other centres.
Child Rescued from Fence at Geelong Childcare Centre
Emergency services in Geelong successfully freed a young child who became trapped in a fence at the Kool Kidz childcare centre, highlighting safety concerns.
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Ex-Staff Exposes Safety Breaches at Townsville Childcare
A former employee has revealed serious safety violations at a Townsville childcare centre, raising urgent concerns about child welfare and regulatory oversight in the region.
Mt Pleasant Childcare Plan Revised, Capacity Stays Same
A revised proposal for a $3.5 million childcare centre in Mt Pleasant maintains its capacity for 113 children despite previous criticism over size, with a DAP meeting scheduled for February 3.
Babies in Storerooms, Child Hurt at Ingham Childcare Centre
Disturbing new allegations have surfaced at an Ingham childcare centre, including reports of infants being placed in storerooms and a child sustaining injuries, sparking community outrage and calls for immediate investigation.
Toolkit Tackles Illawarra Childcare Crisis
A new toolkit is being trialled in the Illawarra Shoalhaven to help integrate childcare centres into apartment buildings, business precincts and community centres, addressing severe shortages affecting over 70% of young children in the region.
Cairns Girls' Program Receives Kickstarter Funding
A busy group early intervention program in Cairns for girls has secured Kickstarter funding, supporting youth development and community initiatives in Far North Queensland.
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Childcare loophole allows unchecked workers with restrictions
A regulatory gap prevents childcare centres from searching for employees with enforceable conditions. Experts call for urgent reform to protect children's safety. Read more.
ACT childcare documents reveal abuse, neglect, lead paint
Thousands of documents expose a pattern of abuse, negligence and safety failures in ACT childcare centres. Education Minister Yvette Berry promises legislative reform, including changes to staff-to-child ratios.
New Two-Storey Childcare Centre Proposed for Merriwa
A new two-storey childcare centre is planned for Merriwa, WA, to address the critical shortage of early learning places. The proposal includes 11 rooms for 189 children. Read about the development plans and community impact.
ACT childcare centres exposed in damning government documents
Shocking incidents at Canberra childcare centres, including a fire started by a toddler and a boy locked in a bathroom, are detailed in hundreds of newly released ACT government documents. Read the full investigation.
Thousands of ACT childcare incident documents released
More than 2000 documents detailing incidents in Canberra childcare centres, from complaints to serious misconduct, have been released. See the findings.
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Fourth daycare proposed for Lake Macquarie's north-west
A fourth childcare centre proposal in under a year signals a boom for families in Lake Macquarie's north-west. The latest DA for Teralba could add 104 new places. Read the full story.
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