Education provider Edge Early Learning has collapsed into voluntary administration, putting as many as 70 childcare centres across the country at risk of being shut.
The group said Craig Shepard, David Johnstone, and Stacey Clisby from KordaMentha were appointed as voluntary administrators.
Edge Early learning operates 70 centres across the country. 9News
“We understand that this may be a confusing and stressful development for families who rely upon Edge Early Learning to provide care for their children,” Edge Early Learning said in a statement.
It added that there will be no immediate changes to the opening hours or staffing arrangements at the learning centres.
“We are continuing to operate all centres on a business-as-usual basis,” it said.
“We are working with management and will be supporting centre staff to minimise any disruption.”
The education provider operates 70 childcare, kindergarten, and preschool centres across Queensland, South Australia, and the ACT.
KordaMentha said the care, safety, and wellbeing of children remain the top priority during the administration process.
“The voluntary administrators are committed to minimising disruption for children, families and employees and maintaining stable…