Analysis of CCTV footage showed children being left in high chairs for extended periods and suffering falls from unsecured baby bouncers, raising further safety concerns.

The Department of Education noted poor hygiene practices and staff using phones while they should have been supervising children.

The tribunal found the allegations serious enough to justify the immediate shutdown of the centre, rejecting the owner's defense as insufficient.

Tanios plans to contest the findings, while new measures will be implemented to address the conduct issues raised.

The Regional Australia Institute has warned that the growth of childcare services is insufficient, calling for urgent action from government, business, and communities to ensure access to early childhood education.

The suspension of the centre was upheld by a tribunal on January 6, 2025, despite the owner's claims that financial strain would result from the closure.

Despite the centre director, John Tanios, initially disputing the allegations and claiming he reviewed CCTV footage without seeing any injuries, the footage revealed a child unsupervised and in distress after falling.

At least one staff member lacked a valid working with children check and formal training in early childhood education, raising questions about staff qualifications.

Angel's Paradise Wagga Wagga childcare centre in southern New South Wales has been permanently closed due to serious safety violations, including children allegedly eating food scraps off the floor and being left unsupervised.

The department's investigation uncovered significant breaches of safety protocols, including instances of children climbing and falling while unsupervised.

An inspection conducted in September revealed an 'immediate risk to the safety, health or wellbeing' of the children, prompting immediate closure by education officials.

Safety concerns were first raised by a parent in August after their child returned home with an injury requiring medical attention.