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Allergen Mishap Closes Childcare Center | Perth News
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A Port Augusta early learning center has been shut down for two weeks after a child with severe allergies was given the wrong food and hospitalized — prompting the Education Standards Board to intervene. The center, which is expected to reopen September 21, must now provide full details to families and overhaul its allergen management protocols, including mandatory emergency training for staff. Compounding the crisis, the center’s operator, Edge Early Learning, has entered voluntary administration, raising alarms about systemic failures. This incident underscores the urgent need for safer, more vigilant childcare practices — especially when children’s lives are at stake.
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