Latest Early Childhood Education News

Embark Early Education Limited reported a strong half-year performance with revenue up 43.5% and profit after tax rising 62.2%, driven by acquisitions and operational efficiencies. The company expanded its footprint with a new centre in Queensland, adding 99 childcare places.

TALi Digital Limited reported a sharp reduction in losses for FY25 alongside a strategic acquisition of YCDI Education Australia, signaling a pivot towards social-emotional learning. The company also secured nearly $1 million in fresh capital to support its growth ambitions.

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.

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

EDU Holdings Limited reported a remarkable turnaround in FY24 with record revenue and profit, yet faces ongoing regulatory headwinds prompting a proposed ASX delisting. The company’s strategic pivot focuses on domestic growth and operational agility.

G8 Education reported a robust 2024 financial and operational performance at its 2025 AGM, highlighting strategic progress and cautious optimism for 2025 despite early occupancy headwinds.

Arena REIT delivered a robust HY2025 performance with statutory net profit soaring 87%, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and development completions. The REIT reaffirmed its FY2025 distribution guidance, signaling confidence in sustained growth amid a strong social infrastructure portfolio.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT delivered a solid 2025 half-year performance, maintaining distribution guidance while enhancing its portfolio through key acquisitions and divestments. The REIT’s outlook brightens with an increased full-year distribution forecast.

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.