Childcare Workplace Cases
Australian workplace decisions in the childcare sector — underpayment, award compliance, dismissal, and Fair Work Ombudsman enforcement.
10 childcare sector cases on file. Ask the AI advisor about your situation — Plus, Pro, and Business members get answers grounded in these decisions.
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-31-the-ella-group-nsw-pty-ltd-cn-penalty-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman took legal action against The Ella Group (NSW) Pty Ltd, which operates Funtime Childcare in Greenacre, and its sole director, Louise Ramona Yaacoubian. They failed to comply with a Compliance Noti…
the Applicant v Cuddles Childcare Group Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 381
the Applicant brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy against Cuddles Childcare Group Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the application had reasonable prospects of success. Deputy Preside…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-09-19-ella-group-cn-penalty-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman secured penalties against The Ella Group (NSW) Pty Ltd, which operates Funtime Childcare in Greenacre, and its sole director, the Respondent. This followed their failure to comply with a Complianc…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-02-25-ella-group-2-litigation-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against The Ella Group (NSW) Pty Ltd, which operates Funtime Childcare in Greenacre, NSW, and its sole director, the Respondent. This follows a request for assistance fr…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-01-29-azmy-enterprises-litigation-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Azmy Enterprises Pty Ltd, which operates Little Abbey's Academy in Hammondville, Sydney, and its sole director, the Respondent. The action follows a request for …
the Applicant v Flemington Child Care Co-operative Limited
[2025] FWC 1918
the Applicant commenced an application for an unfair dismissal remedy. She filed the application out of time. Flemington Child Care Co-operative Limited did not oppose the application but argued it should be dismissed be…
the Applicant v Weldon Children's Services
[2025] FWC 3494
the Applicant commenced employment with Weldon Children's Services. The Fair Work Commission heard an application concerning contraventions involving her dismissal. the Deputy President and a Cross Deputy President were …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-08-09-ella-group-litigation-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against The Ella Group (NSW) Pty Ltd, which operates Funtime Childcare in Greenacre, and its sole director, the Respondent. The action follows a request for assistance f…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-08-24-little-unicorn-litigation-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman commenced legal action against The Little Unicorn on Honeysuckle Pty Ltd, a day care centre in Newcastle. The action followed a request for assistance from a casual childcare worker who alleged sh…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-04-12-kids-academy-penalty-media-release
Kids Academy Hope Island Pty Ltd, formerly operating a Gold Coast childcare centre, has been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed the company's failure to comply with three Compliance Notices …