Latest Early Childhood Education Sector News

Embark Early Education Limited has launched an off-market takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited, offering shareholders a choice of scrip or cash consideration at a significant premium. The bid aims to consolidate Embark’s position in the early childhood education sector with a strategic acquisition.

Embark Early Education has successfully completed a $12 million placement to support its conditional takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare. The capital raise attracted strong backing from existing and new sophisticated investors.

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 Limited is set to acquire two high-occupancy incubator services for around $7 million, supported by a substantial $30 million extension to its acquisition facility, signaling robust growth ambitions.

Embark Early Education has revised the timeline for its conditional takeover bid of Mayfield Childcare, delaying key regulatory filings into early 2026.

Nido Education updates its 2025 financial outlook and growth plans, highlighting sector challenges and upcoming government childcare subsidy reforms that could reshape demand.

Nido Education Limited reported an 8% rise in Service EBITDA to $12.8 million for the first half of 2025, maintaining steady operational performance despite sector-wide occupancy challenges. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 1.5 cents per share, underscoring confidence in its growth strategy.

G8 Education Limited reported a 12.4% rise in net profit to $22.5 million for the first half of 2025, navigating lower occupancy and divestments with strategic cost controls and capital management.

Embark Early Education announces a fully franked interim dividend alongside robust first-half financial results, highlighting significant revenue and profit gains.

Embark Early Education announces a fully franked interim dividend and the conditional acquisition of two Queensland childcare centres, boosting its portfolio to 40 centres.