Canberra childcare centre ordered to close as provider enters administration
Parents say they were unaware that the Charnwood centre was ordered to close for three months from next Thursday.
The Edge Early Learning centre in Charnwood, Canberra, is set to shut down for three months following a notice of suspension issued by the childcare regulator. This closure follows another recent shutdown at a centre in Higgins due to a serious medical incident. The reasons behind the Charnwood centre's suspension have not been disclosed, with its closure scheduled to commence on September 3.
Edge Early Learning is currently in voluntary administration nationwide but maintains that its centres will continue to operate. Administrators have the option to appeal the Charnwood suspension. The provider has appointed administrators to review the business and explore options for its future. Despite the suspension, Edge Early Learning assures families that their care arrangements, centre opening hours, and staffing will remain unchanged.
The company is continuing to run all centres as usual, emphasizing its priority to maintain the safe and continued operation of each centre during this review period.
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