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.
Category : Early Childhood
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.
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.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
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.
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.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
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.
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.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
First childcare centre closed in safety crackdown, 37 families impacted
A Western Sydney childcare centre has been forcibly closed after ignoring safety warnings for over a decade. Authorities found 41 breaches, leaving dozens of families scrambling for new care. Read the full investigation.
Sydney childcare centre closed after 12 years of breaches
A western Sydney childcare centre with a 12-year history of safety failures has been permanently closed by regulators. Discover the details of the crackdown.
Major childcare changes guarantee 3 subsidised days
A major childcare subsidy change guarantees eligible Australian families three days of subsidised care per week, removing activity tests. Find out if you qualify.
Universal 3-Day Childcare Subsidy Starts Monday
From Monday, all Australian families can access at least three days of subsidised childcare weekly, a major reform set to benefit 100,000 families and help parents return to work.
Hamlyn Heights homes demolished for new $12.4m childcare
A new $12.4 million childcare centre is set to replace several homes in Hamlyn Heights, Geelong. The 124-place facility promises to ease local childcare shortages. Read more about the development plans.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
ACT Government Documents Reveal Tharwa Preschool Closure Plan
FOI documents show ACT officials discussed closing historic Tharwa Preschool due to one enrolment, as parents claim they were discouraged from signing up. Read the full story.
Geelong teacher Natasha Singh wins top 2025 award
Norlane's Natasha Singh has been named Geelong's Best Kindergarten Teacher for 2025. Discover her inspiring journey and teaching philosophy that won over the community.
Systemic failures allowed childcare worker to abuse 65 children
A damning review finds Queensland's lack of a reportable conduct scheme allowed a paedophile childcare worker to abuse 65 kids over two decades. Read the shocking details.
New 79-place childcare centre planned for Lake Heights
Plans for a new 79-place Montessori childcare centre on church land in Lake Heights have been submitted to Wollongong City Council. The development includes a shared underground car park and church upgrades. Read the full details.
Childcare centre fined $32k for leaving boy on bus
A Perth childcare centre has been hit with a $32,000 fine after a five-year-old boy was left alone on a locked bus. The State Administrative Tribunal found multiple breaches of national law.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Childcare Educators Receive $200 Weekly Pay Increase
Early childhood educators across Australia celebrate second pay rise with up to $200 weekly increase. Learn how this historic wage boost impacts the childcare sector.
Childcare crisis: Profit over children's needs
An experienced educator reveals how unrealistic childcare ratios and profit motives are pushing the sector to breaking point, compromising child safety and development.
State Government Hosts G'day Little Queenslanders Event
Queensland government welcomes newest residents with special Cairns event. Minister Leanne Linard celebrates families at community gathering. Discover what makes Queensland special.
Byford childcare fined $50k after child's traffic escape
Cuddles Early Learning in Byford fined $50,000 after toddler escaped into traffic. Learn about the safety failures and court ruling that demands immediate improvements.
Newcastle childcare centre shock closure leaves parents scrambling
Over 100 Newcastle families are desperately seeking childcare after Darby Street Early Learning Centre announced its December closure. Parents face limited options during the worst possible time of year.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Balga Childcare Arson: Police Investigation Underway
Arson squad investigates suspicious fire at Nurture Through Nature childcare centre in Balga. One person assisting police with enquiries. Community shocked by deliberate attack.
Page 2 of 3
