Enforcement actions – August 2026

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Enforcement action summary table

This table shows a summary of the actions taken against Victorian early childhood providers and services regulated under the National Law in August 2026. This data is correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change based on internal and external reviews.

Visit the Enforcement action summary table page to see a comparison between data from January to December 2025, January to March 2026 and April to June 2026.

Compliance action type	August 2026
Administrative
Caution letter issued	34
Compliance report letter issued	318
Other* May include other regulatory notices, engagement or correspondence issued.	10
Show cause
Show cause	2
Statutory
Approval amended – provider	2
Approval amended – service	-
Approval cancelled – provider	2
Approval cancelled – service	1
Compliance direction issued	-
Compliance notice issued	14
Direction to suspend FDC educator	4
Direction to suspend staff or volunteer (not FDC educator)	6
Emergency action notice issued
Enforceable undertaking issued	-
Inappropriate person excluded	-
Notice of suspension issued – provider	-
Notice of suspension issued – service	1
Prohibition notice issued	-
Prosecution initiated	-
Grand total	394

Enforcement actions – August 2026

This table shows enforcement actions taken against Victorian early childhood providers and services regulated under the National Law in August 2026.

VECRA can only publish certain actions once any reviews have been completed or the relevant review period has passed.

Service and, or provider details	Action taken	Reason for enforcement action	Date enforcement action issued
Service: Bulsho Family Day Care Pty Ltd 28 Laurel Cres, Campbellfield, Vic, 3061 Service approval number: SE-00012251 Approved provider name: Bulsho Family Day Care Pty Ltd Approved provider number: PR-00006942	Compliance notice issued	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Regulation 159 - Children’s attendance record to be kept by family day care educator Regulation 97(3)(ab) - Emergency and evacuation procedures Regulation 103 - Premises, furniture and equipment to be safe, clean and in good repair Regulation 102D - Authorisation for service to transport children Regulation 102AAC - Risk assessment for the purposes of safe arrival of children policies and procedures Section 51(1)(a) - Conditions on service approval Section 167(1) - Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards Regulation 97(4) - Emergency and evacuation procedures Regulation 100(1) - Risk assessment must be conducted before excursion Regulation 102C - Conduct of risk assessment for transporting of children by the education and care service	3 August 2026
Service: Children's First Choice Family Day Care Pty Ltd 16/8-14 Motto Drive, Coolaroo, Vic, 3048 Service approval number: SE-00011299 Approved provider name: Children's First Choice Family Day Care Pty Ltd Approved provider number: PR-00006535	Compliance notice issued	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Section 167(1) - Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards Regulation 165 - Record of visitors • Section 51(2) - Conditions on service approval Section 164A - Offence relating to the education and care of children by family day care service Section 51(4C) - Conditions on service approval – Child Safe Standard Condition Regulation 103 - Premises, furniture and equipment to be safe, clean and in good repair Section 172(2) - Offence to fail to display prescribed information	3 August 2026
Service: Clyde Creek PS TheirCare Clyde Creek Primary School, 40 Eliston Ave, Clyde, Vic, 3978 Service approval number: SE-40022723 Approved provider name: TheirCare Pty Ltd Approved provider number: PR-40011145	Compliance notice issued	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Section 168 - Offence relating to required programs Regulation 97 - Emergency and evacuation procedures Section 165(1) - Offence to inadequately supervise children Regulation 117A - Placing a person in day-to-day charge Section 167 - Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards Regulation 99(1) - Children leaving the education and care service premises	3 August 2026
Service: Little Stars Child Care & Kindergarten 82 Heatherton Road, Endeavour Hills, Vic, 3802 Service approval number: SE-00004468 Approved provider name: Little Stars Child Care & Early Learning Centre Pty Ltd Approved provider number: PR-40001593	Compliance notice issued	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Section 165 - Offence to inadequately supervise children Section 167 - Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards	5 August 2026
Service: Little Blossoms Child Care Centre 80-88 Ballan Rd, Werribee, Vic, 3030 Service approval number: SE-00006150 Approved provider name: G8 Education Limited Approved provider number: PR-00000898	Compliance notice issued	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Section 168 - Offence relating to required programs Section 167(1) - Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards Section 165(1) - Offence to inadequately supervise children Regulation 103 - Premises, furniture and equipment to be safe, clean and in good repair	7 August 2026
Service: Only About Children Brunswick West 484 Victoria Street, Brunswick West, Vic, 3055 Service approval number: SE-40007362 Approved provider name: Only About Children Pty Ltd Approved provider number: PR-00004699	Compliance notice issued	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Section 167(1) - Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards Section 165(1) - Offence to inadequately supervise children	7 August 2026
Service: Camp Australia - Haileybury Newlands OSHC 855-891 Springvale Rd, Keysborough, Vic, 3173 Service approval number: SE-00005280 Approved provider name: Camp Australia Pty Limited Approved provider number: PR-00002539	Compliance notice issued	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Section 167(1) - Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards Section 51(4C) - Conditions on service approval – Child Safe Standard Condition Section 165(1) - Offence to inadequately supervise children	12 August 2026
Service: Kids on Queens Parade Childcare Centre 476 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North, Vic, 3068 Service approval number: SE-00003110 Approved provider name: Wildwood Park Holdings Pty Ltd Approved provider number: PR-00002542	Compliance notice issued	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Section 269E(1) - Approved provider must give information to the National Authority for the National Early Childhood Worker Register Section 167(1) - Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards Section 51(4C) - Conditions on service approval – Child Safe Standard Condition Regulation 173 - Prescribed information to be displayed Regulation 358(1) – Working with children check – nominated supervisors, staff members and volunteers	14 August 2026
Service: N/A Service approval number: N/A Approved provider name: Bumble Bees Childcare Pty Ltd AFT The Bumble Bees Childcare Trust Approved provider number: PR-00002262	Cancellation of provider approval	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Section 31(1)(f) - Grounds for cancellation of provider approval.	14 August 2026
Service: Only About Children Coonans Hill 38A Coonans Rd, Pascoe Vale South, Vic, 3044 Service approval number: SE-40005410 Approved provider name: Only About Children Pty Ltd Approved provider number: PR-00004699	Compliance notice issued	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Section 166A(1) - Offences relating to inappropriate conduct Regulation 158 - Children’s attendance record to be kept by approved provider Section 167(1) - Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards Regulation 155 - Interactions with children Regulation 103 - Premises, furniture and equipment to be safe, clean and in good repair Section 69 - Offence relating to staffing arrangements Section 165(1) - Offence to inadequately supervise children Section 168 - Offence relating to required programs Regulation 162 - Health information to be kept in enrolment record	14 August 2026
Service: Inspira Kids Early Learning Centre Gladstone Park 8-34 Gladstone Park Drive, Suite 220 Rooftop level, Gladstone Park Shopping Centre, Gladstone Park, Vic, 3043 Service approval number: SE-00004876 Approved provider name: Inspira kids Early Learning Melbourne Pty Ltd Approved provider number: PR-40000421	Compliance notice issued	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Section 167 - Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards Section 269E(1) - Approved provider must give information to the National Authority for the National Early Childhood Worker Register Regulation 103 - Premises, furniture and equipment to be safe, clean and in good repair Regulation 97(4) - Emergency and evacuation procedures Regulation 151 - Record of educators working directly with children Regulation 170 - Policies and procedures to be followed.	17 August 2026
Service: Papilio Early Learning Point Cook 60 Florey Ave, Point Cook, Vic, 3030 Service approval number: SE-40006391 Approved provider name: Affinity Education Group Pty Limited Approved provider number: PR-40001112	Compliance notice issued	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Regulation 155 - Interactions with children Regulation 170 - Policies and procedures to be followed Section 51 - Conditions on service approval Section 165 - Offence to inadequately supervise children Section 167 - Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards Section 168 - Offence relating to required programs Regulation 84C - Risk assessment for purposes of sleep and rest policies and procedures Regulation 103 - Premises, furniture and equipment to be safe, clean and in good repair.	17 August 2026
Service: Edwardes Street Child Minding 41 Edwardes Street, Reservoir, Vic, 3073 Service approval number: SE-00003596 Approved provider name: Manes Care Pty Ltd Approved provider number: PR-00001652	Cancellation of service approval	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Section 51(1) - Conditions on service approval	18 August 2026
Service: Embracia Moonee Valley ELC 76-86 North Rd, Avondale Heights, Vic, 3034 Service approval number: SE-00018074 Approved provider name: Embracia Child Care and Kindergarten Pty Ltd Approved provider number: PR-40026247	Compliance notice issued	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Section 161A - Offence for nominated supervisor not to meet prescribed minimum requirements • Section 188(2) - Offence to engage person to whom prohibition notice applies.	18 August 2026
Service: Hope Frankston Heights 19 Robinia St, Frankston, Vic, 3199 Service approval number: SE-40005346 Approved provider name: Hope Frankston Heights Pty Ltd Approved provider number: PR-40005542	Amendment of provider approval	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Section on 51(4C) - Conditions on service approval – Child Safe Standard Condition • Section 51(1)(a) - Conditions on service approval • Section 174(1) - Offence to fail to notify certain information to Regulatory Authority • Section 167(1) - Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards	18 August 2026
Service: Precious Stars Family Day Care 109 Willowgreen Way, Point Cook, Vic, 3030 Service approval number: SE-00006067 Approved provider name: Carolyn Paterson Approved provider number: PR-00003058	Compliance notice issued	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Section 167(1) - Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards Section 165(1) - Offence to inadequately supervise children.	18 August 2026
Service: N/A Service approval number: N/A Approved provider name: Trend Fashion and Style Pty Ltd Approved provider number: PR-40023876	Cancellation of provider approval	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Section 31 - Grounds for cancellation of provider approval.	19 August 2026
Service: Precious Stars Family Day Care 109 Willowgreen Way, Point Cook, Vic, 3030 Service approval number: SE-00006067 Approved provider name: Carolyn Paterson Approved provider number: PR-00003058	Compliance notice issued	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Regulation 144 - Family day care educator assistant Regulation 160(1) - Child enrolment records to be kept by approved provider and family day care educator Regulation 173A - Prescribed information to be displayed – family day care service Regulation 97(4) - Emergency and evacuation procedures Section 167(1) - Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards Section 51(8) - Conditions on service approval Regulation 104(1) - Fencing Section 295(1) - False or misleading information or documents Regulation 97(3)(ab) - Emergency and evacuation procedures Regulation 101(1) - Conduct of risk assessment for excursion Regulation 117(1) - Glass Section 168(1)(b) – Offence relating to required programs Section 175(1) - Offence relating to requirement to keep enrolment and other documents	20 August 2026
Service: Hope Early Learning Centre 81-83 Dandenong Rd E, Frankston, Vic, 3199 Service approval number: SE-00004353 Approved provider name: Bryson Management Pty Ltd Approved provider number: PR-00002365	Amendment of provider approval	Due to non-compliance with the National Law and/or National Regulations: Section 165(1) - Offence to inadequately supervise children Section 167(1) – Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards	27 August 2026

Early childhood

Updated 6 October 2026