Edge Early Learning, which has about 70 childcare centres across Australia, has fallen into voluntary administration. 

‘We understand that this may be a confusing and stressful development for families who rely upon Edge Early Learning to provide care for their children,’ the company said in a statement on Wednesday.

‘We are working with management and will be supporting centre staff to minimise any disruption.’

The company, which runs childcare, kindergarten and preschool centres across Queensland, South Australia and the ACT, said centres will operate on a ‘business as usual’ basis.

However they did concede that some activities may have to be reviewed.

‘Where possible, planned activities and events will continue,’ the company told parents in a letter seen by the Daily Mail.

‘However, some activities may be reviewed or adjusted during the administration period. Families will be notified if any changes are required.’ 

Fees are expected to stay the same with direct debits to continue to be processed on the same days. No changes will be made to Child Care Subsidy entitlements.

Edge Early Learning, which has about 70 childcare centres across Australia, has fallen into voluntary administration

Craig Shepard, David Johnstone and Stacey Clisby from KordaMentha have been appointed as voluntary administrators. 

The administrators said further updates will be provided to families once they have completed their assessment of the group’s financial position and options. 

The Daily Mail has contacted the Minister for Early Childhood Education Jess Walsh for comment. 

More to come.