Latest Early Childhood Education News

Embark Early Education delivered solid 2025 growth with revenue up 28% to $104.7 million and Centre EBITDA rising 16%, while advancing its strategic stake in Mayfield Childcare to nearly 50%.

Nido Education has expanded its footprint with a $9.1 million acquisition of four child care services, adding 348 places and an estimated $1.9 million annualised EBITDA. The company is also actively pursuing further acquisitions beyond its incubation pipeline amid sector demand challenges.

Embark Early Education has closed its takeover offer for Mayfield Childcare, increasing its shareholding to just under 50%. The move leaves Embark short of majority control but signals strategic intent.

Nido Education Limited reported a 3.8% increase in revenue to $169.9 million for 2025, while earnings and net profit declined. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 2.2 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns despite challenging market conditions.

Embark Early Education Limited delivered a robust 2025 financial performance, marked by significant revenue and EBITDA growth, while setting sights on expanding through a strategic takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited.

G8 Education’s 2025 full year results reveal significant occupancy challenges amid affordability pressures and sector confidence issues, alongside a $350 million goodwill impairment. Despite these hurdles, the company maintains a strong focus on child safety, operational discipline, and cautious capital management.

Nido Education outlines the challenges facing Australia's early childhood sector amid demographic shifts and affordability pressures, while detailing its strategic response and upcoming capital management decisions.

G8 Education has announced a significant $350 million goodwill impairment for FY25, reflecting ongoing sector pressures. Despite this, the company maintains its EBIT guidance but suspends dividends and pauses its share buyback program.

Embark Early Education has removed major hurdles from its off-market takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare, signalling stronger momentum towards acquisition.

TALi Digital has completed the integration of its YCDI! acquisition, upgraded its digital learning platform, and launched new courses targeting educators and neurodivergent learners, positioning itself for growth in 2026.

Mayfield Childcare Limited unveils Mayfield 360, an allied health services division aimed at integrating therapy supports within its childcare network, targeting a sizable and growing segment of the National Disability Insurance Scheme market.

Embark Early Education Limited has initiated an off-market takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited, offering shareholders a choice between scrip or cash consideration at a significant premium. The bid aims to consolidate operations and expand Embark’s footprint across Australia’s childcare sector.