NSW regulator investigates Newcastle childcare over alleged child abuse
A Newcastle childcare centre is under investigation for alleged physical abuse.
The NSW Early Learning Commission is investigating alleged harm at The Little Unicorn on Honeysuckle childcare centre. The commission issued compliance actions.
These cover concerns about allegedly hurting a child. They also cover failing to tell the regulator about the incident.
And failing to protect children from harm. The centre is also being investigated for not supervising children properly.
It is being investigated for not telling parents about incidents. The Little Unicorn said the educator accused of harm was removed from work right away.
Their employment was then ended. The centre said it worked with the investigation.
The centre temporarily closed this week. This happened after its general manager resigned.
Why it mattersIt shows potential safety failures at a childcare facility. It also shows that regulators are taking action. They are working to enforce child protection standards in early learning services.
AustraliaAffects families using childcare services in Newcastle and across NSW, and raises questions about oversight and safety standards in the sector.
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