A Sydney childcare centre, which accumulated 168 breaches including instances of children going missing and toddlers left in soiled nappies, has closed down, becoming one of 27 services in New South Wales to exit the sector since new child-safety reforms were implemented in October. These stringent new regulations have prompted centres to close or sell rather than invest in the necessary upgrades and compliance measures. The centre's closure highlights a broader trend of childcare services struggling to adapt to the tougher standards, leading to significant disruptions for families reliant on these facilities and raising concerns about the future accessibility of early childhood education in the state.