Aussie Early Learning Ravenswood

If I could give zero stars, I would. During a tour of this daycare yesterday, everything initially appeared to be going well. I did notice a few minor hazards, but those were not my main concern. What raised serious alarm was witnessing a young girl assisting her mother (the owner) with cleaning, which in itself was not an issue. However, the concern arose when that same child entered the baby/toddler room and picked up an infant—appearing to be around 4–7 months old—and had the baby sitting on her lap while seated on a chair. This immediately raised questions about why a minor was permitted to handle an unrelated child within a childcare setting. Childcare facilities have strict age, qualification, and certification requirements for a reason. Staff are required to hold appropriate training to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in their care. The situation was deeply concerning, as it poses a significant risk. Had the baby been dropped or injured, the outcome could have been serious. Parents trust childcare centres to follow all regulations and duty-of-care standards, and allowing an unqualified minor to handle infants falls well outside of what should be considered acceptable practice. Child safety should always be the top priority.