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Childcare centre forced to close after recording 126 breaches

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Woodburn, J. (2026, September 30). Childcare centre forced to close after recording 126 breaches. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-30/bathurst-childcare-centre-forced-to-shut/107212612

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Jenny's Kindergarten and Early Learning Centre in Bathurst was ordered to shut down due to persistent non-compliance with safety regulations, having recorded 126 confirmed breaches since its establishment in 2014. The centre is set to permanently close on October 13, after which families will receive assistance to locate alternative childcare options.

Written by AI on 2026-09-30, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Jenny's Kindergarten and Early Learning Centre in Bathurst has been ordered to close due to ongoing non-compliance with regulatory standards since it opened in 2014, accumulating a total of 126 confirmed breaches. The independent regulator mandated the closure, which will take effect on October 13, leaving families seeking alternative childcare options for their children. Authorities are providing support to help affected families transition to other care providers.

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Bathurst Jenny's Kindergarten and Early Learning Centre

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Bathurst GPE · 2× Jenny's Kindergarten and Early Learning Centre ORG · 1×

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Bathurst childcare centre shut down over persistent breaches and child safety risks In short: Jenny's Kindergarten and Early Learning Centre in Bathurst has been ordered to close due to ongoing non-compliance.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-30

🔮 The centre will permanently close on October 13, and families will be offered support to find alternative care.

2026-09-30 · ABC News (AU)

Childcare centre forced to close after recording 126 breaches · assertive framing

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Centre → shut → compliance

The independent regulator says the centre has had 126 confirmed breaches since it opened in 2014. asserted

it → say → 2014

The centre will permanently close on October 13, and families will be offered support to find alternative care. asserted

families → close → care