Jenny's Kindergarten Faces $100,000 Fine After Near-Drowning Incident
Gregory Hills: Jenny's Kindergarten faces huge fine after little boy almost drowned in a water bucket

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Jenny's Kindergarten and Early Learning Centre in Gregory Hills, Sydney, is facing fines up to $100,000 after a child nearly drowned in a water bucket. The centre was shut down due to safety concerns following multiple incidents, prompting legal action against the operating company, JK St George Holdings Pty Ltd.
- 01The incident occurred when a toddler became wedged in a 65-litre bucket while unsupervised in the sandpit.
- 02The child was stuck for over a minute before being rescued by an educator, who noted the water level was just above the child's face.
- 03JK St George Holdings Pty Ltd has pleaded guilty to charges of inadequate supervision and failing to protect children from harm.
- 04The centre has since replaced the bucket with drainage holes and implemented additional staff training.
- 05No staff members are facing charges related to this incident, despite the centre's closure due to safety concerns.
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Jenny's Kindergarten and Early Learning Centre in Gregory Hills, Sydney, is facing potential fines of up to $100,000 following a serious incident where a toddler nearly drowned in a water bucket. The centre was shut down in September 2025 due to multiple safety concerns, prompting the NSW Early Learning Commission to suspend its operation. Court documents revealed that the child became stuck in a 65-litre bucket while trying to retrieve toys, remaining wedged for over a minute before being rescued by an educator. Fortunately, the child was deemed uninjured. The company operating the centre, JK St George Holdings Pty Ltd, has pleaded guilty to charges related to inadequate supervision and failing to protect children from hazards, each carrying a maximum fine of $57,400. Following the incident, the centre has made changes, including replacing the bucket and enhancing staff training. No staff members are facing charges in connection with this incident, although the centre's closure follows a separate case involving a childcare worker convicted of assaulting children.
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The incident raises serious concerns about child safety in local childcare facilities, prompting regulatory scrutiny.
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