Latest Child Care News

Arena REIT has reported a robust HY2026 financial performance, with net operating profit rising 9% and statutory net profit surging 202%. The REIT’s active portfolio management and development pipeline underpin its confidence in sustained growth.

Arena REIT reports a $61 million uplift in portfolio valuation for H1 FY2026, driven by strong investor interest in early learning centres and a tightening yield environment. The company reaffirms its FY2026 distribution guidance, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.

Nido Education Limited has completed the acquisition of two child care services for $6 million, projecting a $1.3 million EBIT boost in 2026. Both services boast occupancy rates above 90%, reinforcing Nido’s incubation growth strategy.

Nido Education has completed the acquisition of a new incubator child care service for $2.4 million, adding 82 licensed places and projecting a $0.5 million EBIT boost in 2026. This move underscores the strength of Nido’s de-risked incubation model and its growing national footprint.

Nido Education Limited has appointed Adam Lai, former PwC Sydney Managing Partner, as its new CEO starting February 2025, signaling a strategic push for significant expansion over the next five to eight years.