Latest Early Childhood Education 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.

Arena REIT reports a $61 million uplift in portfolio valuation for H1 FY2026, driven by strong investor interest in early learning centres and a tightening yield environment. The company reaffirms its FY2026 distribution guidance, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.

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.

G8 Education has revised down its full-year earnings forecast due to ongoing occupancy challenges and increased regulatory investments, signaling continued sector pressures.

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.