G8 Education update on Centre Network Operations
G8 Education has confirmed it will suspend operations in approximately 40 services across Australia as part of the early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider’s ongoing focus on long term sustainability and the delivery of high-quality outcomes for children and families.
G8 Education Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Pejman Okhovat said the decision reflects the responsibility of one of Australia’s largest ECEC providers to adapt to a changing operating environment, with the safety, rights and best interests of children as the paramount consideration.
“We have a responsibility to operate sustainably and responsibly, in a way that delivers the best possible outcomes for families and supports children to grow, thrive and learn in safe and supportive environments,” Mr Okhovat said.
“Our immediate focus remains on supporting families to transition to one of our nearby centres and redeploying team members, where possible.”
The ECEC sector is experiencing unprecedented change and uncertainty, driven by a combination of socio and macro-economic factors, including evolving family demand and lower birth rates and changing operating conditions.
Mr Okhovat said that G8 Education is continuing to work closely with the relevant regulators in each State and Territory throughout the process.
G8 Education will then consider longer term options for those centres including lease surrender, divestment or other alternative.
Impacted G8 Education Centres
| Centre Name | State |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | |
| Nurture One Tamworth Children’s Centre | NSW |
| Greenwood Penrith | NSW |
| Albert Street Children’s Centre | NSW |
| Bambinos Kindergarten Banksia | NSW |
| Greenwood Concord | NSW |
| Little Angels World of Learning | NSW |
| Vaucluse Kinder Haven | NSW |
| Total | 7 |
| Queensland | |
| Lilliput World of Learning | QLD |
| Community Kids Goodna Early Education Centre | QLD |
| Glenvale World of Learning | QLD |
| Kool Kids Early Learning Centre – Ashmore | QLD |
| Kool Kids Early Learning Centre – Clear Island Waters | QLD |
| Total | 5 |
| South Australia | |
| Community Kids Ashford Early Education Centre | SA |
| Felixstow World of Learning | SA |
| Murray Bridge World of Learning | SA |
| Zebra Early Learning Centre | SA |
| Total | 4 |
| Victoria | |
| Community Kids Bayswater Early Education Centre | VIC |
| Penguin Childcare Epping | VIC |
| Casa Bambini Blackburn | VIC |
| Community Kids Horsham | VIC |
| Creative Garden Early Learning Point Cook | VIC |
| Great Beginnings Mt Clear | VIC |
| Greenwood Scoresby | VIC |
| Kindy Patch Chelsea | VIC |
| Penguin Childcare Parkville | VIC |
| Point Cook World of Learning | VIC |
| Springvale 2 World of Learning | VIC |
| The Learning Sanctuary Cranbourne West | VIC |
| Total | 12 |
| Western Australia | |
| Buggles Child Care – Baldivis | WA |
| Jellybeans Child Care Belmont | WA |
| Jellybeans Child Care Attadale | WA |
| Buggles Child Care – Beckenham | WA |
| Buggles Child Care – Success | WA |
| Great Beginnings Bayswater | WA |
| Great Beginnings Beckenham | WA |
| Great Beginnings Bunbury | WA |
| Great Beginnings Secret Harbour | WA |
| Great Beginnings Yangebup | WA |
| Jellybeans Child Care Wembley | WA |
| The Learning Sanctuary Kings Square | WA |
| Total | 12 |
Families, team members and landlords at all impacted centres have been notified.
If you have not been contacted, your centre is not impacted.
The suspension of services forms part of a broader review of our centres to ensure our network can be sustainability operated and continue to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes for children and families. The decision to suspend services at impacted centres is not taken lightly and reflects a range of operational considerations.
We are suspending services at impacted centres while we assess future options for these centres. These options may include transferring the centre to another operator, returning the centre to the landlord or other alternatives. Our families will be kept informed if there are any updates.
Impacted centres will suspend operations following a managed transition period. All affected families and team members will be provided with specific timing and support directly. Please contact your Centre Manager if you have any questions regarding timing.
We understand this is a significant change. We are prioritising continuity of care, learning and support for all children during the transition period. We are committed to working closely with each impacted family to transition care to nearby centres on or before the suspension commences and remain committed to making the transition as smooth and supportive as possible, and to ensure your child continues to feel safe, settled and supported in their early learning journey.
If your centre is impacted, your Centre Manager will be in contact with you to discuss next steps and work with you on a transition plan that best suits your family’s circumstances. As part of this transition, some of the educators and early childhood teachers your children know and love may also be moving to nearby centres, supporting continuity of care.
Yes. Individual transition plans will be developed for each child to support continuity of care, relationships and learning. These plans will be tailored to your child’s needs and your family’s circumstances.
If your centre is impacted, your Centre Manager will contact you directly to talk through your options and work with you to develop a plan that best suits your family. You are also welcome to reach out at any time if you have questions or concerns.
If your centre is impacted, your Centre Manager will support you with the practical details of transitioning, including enrolments, documentation and next steps. We will aim to make this process as simple and stress free as possible.
Your child will not be able to attend impacted centres while services are suspended. We will work closely with you to transition care to nearby centres and remain committed to making the transition as smooth and supportive as possible, and to ensure your child continues to feel safe, settled and supported in their early learning journey. Future options for all impacted centres will be carefully considered, and families will be updated if there are any changes.
If your child attends an impacted centre and you have more questions, please contact your Centre Manager or reach out to our Family Support Team. We understand this is a significant change and are here to support you.