Latest Early Childhood Education News

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

AdNeo Limited has expanded its footprint in the vocational education sector by acquiring Aspire Learning Resources, adding valuable content and partnerships to its Catapult platform.

NextEd Group reported a 13.9% revenue decline in FY25, yet maintained resilient EBITDA and strengthened its cash position, signaling a strategic reset underway to capture future growth.

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.

Nido Education Limited reported a 7.5% increase in revenue for the half-year ending June 2025, alongside a modest net profit and a fully franked interim dividend. The company also completed a strategic acquisition to expand its childcare footprint.

G8 Education reported a 3.7% revenue decline but a 12.4% rise in net profit for the first half of 2025, amid ongoing cost-of-living challenges impacting occupancy. The company declared a dividend and announced a share buyback, underscoring confidence despite sector headwinds.

G8 Education Limited reported a moderate earnings improvement for the half year ended June 2025 despite ongoing occupancy challenges and regulatory uncertainty. The company is intensifying child safety measures following a Victorian incident and plans a share buy-back to enhance shareholder value.

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 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.