Eleven Edge Early Learning centres are closing in Australia. No buyer came forward to save them.
Seven centres close in Queensland. Three close in South Australia. One closes in the ACT.
Edge went into voluntary administration in August. Managers found buyers for 53 centres. These 11 had no deal.
Fifty-three centres found buyers. Goodstart may take 31 of them. Most families keep their places.
Some parents learned at drop-off on Tuesday. They got no email or text first. They had no plan for the week.
Call nearby centres fast. The administrators sent letters listing centres with space. Places fill up fast.
Paid in advance? You should get a refund by the end of October. Keep your proof of payment.
A new centre means new teachers and new friends. Visit first with your child. Keep home routines the same.
Average occupancy sits near 73 percent. Centres still pay full rent and staff costs. Many operators feel the squeeze.
One centre told parents it would close on October 14. Check your letter for your own centre's date.
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