The NSW Early Learning Commission has ordered Kidscape Early Learning Centre in East Albury to shut for six months over alleged safety risks.
An East Albury childcare service has been shut down for six months by the New South Wales independent regulator due to safety concerns.
The commissioner said not enough supervision, failure to safeguard children from harm and hazards and maintaining unsafe indoor and outdoor environments were causes of concern.
Mr Currie said he understood the impact the closure would have on Albury families, but action had to be taken.
The NSW Early Learning Commission was established in December 2025 after an independent review and oversees more than 6,000 services.
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The NSW Early Learning Commission has ordered Kidscape Early Learning Centre in East Albury to shut for six months over alleged safety risks.
Authorised officers visited the centre many times over two years and issued several compliance actions, the commission said.
The commission says an investigation is underway.
An East Albury childcare service has been shut down for six months by the New South Wales independent regulator due to safety concerns.
The NSW Early Learning Commission suspended the service approval for Kidscape Early Learning Centre on Thursday due to several breaches.
The commissioner said not enough supervision, failure to safeguard children from harm and hazards and maintaining unsafe indoor and outdoor environments were causes of concern.
The centre also lacked awareness of child protection legislation and reporting obligations and had inadequate staff induction procedures, the commission said.
Mr Currie said he understood the impact the closure would have on Albury families, but action had to be taken.
Vantage Education, based in the Melbourne suburb of Cremorne, is the provider that runs the Albury centre.
The NSW Early Learning Commission was established in December 2025 after an independent review and oversees more than 6,000 services.
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