Victoria’s childcare sector is in turmoil as Ignite Minds, operating 65 centers across Melbourne, Bendigo, and Shepparton, faces a 90-day shutdown after regulators uncovered alarming safety failures—including unsafe sleep areas, inadequate supervision, hazardous environments, and unaddressed medical needs. Four educators have had their licenses suspended, and a damning three-day inspection called Operation Flint revealed a five-month-old sleeping near dangerous items. Regulator Wendy Steendam emphasized the severity, calling it a failure to protect children—and a wake-up call for all providers to prioritize safety and compliance.
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