An 80-place childcare service, located in western Sydney, sold at auction in September for $3.18 million, with five registered bidders competing for the property, which sits over a double block of 1,338 sq m at 20 and 22 Ostend St, South Granville.
Access to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) is central to children’s development, family wellbeing and community prosperity. In a significant joint commitment, the Albanese and Malinauskas governments have announced a major expansion of early learning infrastructure in regional South Australia, delivering new and expanded services where families need them most.
Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector is once again in the spotlight as ASX‑listed Embark Early Education Limited (ASX: EVO) presses ahead with an off‑market takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited (ASX: MFD), triggering a strong public response from the Mayfield board.
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers can now apply for a new round of Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) grants, with significant funding available to help services remain viable in communities experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.