‘His skin came off’: Sydney centre with 168 breaches joins wave of childcare closures
A Sydney childcare centre has announced its closure after repeatedly failing to meet safety regulations. This decision is part of a broader trend, with 27 childcare services in New South Wales shutting down or changing ownership due to new stringent safety laws. The centre recorded 168 breaches since its opening, raising significant concerns about child safety.
- ▪The Greenwood Penrith childcare centre will cease operations on May 15 due to child safety concerns.
- ▪Since October, 27 childcare services in NSW have closed or sold due to new safety regulations.
- ▪The centre had 168 confirmed breaches, including incidents of children being unaccounted for and inadequate nappy changes.
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