Jarra launches national investment trust focused on Australian childcare services

Wholesale investors are being invited to support Australia’s early learning sector through a new national trust focused on childcare real estate and businesses.

WA-based fund manager Jarra has announced the launch of the Jarra Childcare Trust, a national portfolio designed to expand access to high-quality early learning and generate stable investment returns.

The trust is intended to meet rising demand for early childhood education and care (ECEC) in a government-supported and economically resilient sector. It offers wholesale investors (typically high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors) a dual-strategy opportunity to invest in both childcare real estate and operational early learning businesses.

Jarra Commercial Director Mike Cameron said the trust builds on the organisation’s decade of experience as a fund manager and childcare property developer.

“Historically, our investment funds focused on acquiring land and developing centres, which were then sold. In 2020, we pivoted to grow Bloom Early Education, now with 11 centres and another four in development,” Mr Cameron said.

“This new trust scales that model nationally. We’re inviting wholesale investors to partner with us to help support the development and wellbeing of Australian children.”

Real estate and operational growth, side by side

The Jarra Childcare Trust will raise $50 million, with at least half of the capital allocated to acquiring, developing and managing high-quality early learning centres across Australia. These centres will be geographically and operationally diverse, helping to reduce investment risk while providing stable rental income.

The remaining capital will support the rollout of Jarra’s new ECEC brand, Early Learning Collective, with a target of 50 centres over the next five years. New services will be established in areas of unmet demand, helping to relieve pressure on waitlists and support regional families seeking access to early learning.

Development Director Stefan Piruk said the trust is launching at a time of high demand for early learning services, supported by population growth and government funding.

“As more families enter the workforce, the demand for accessible, affordable early learning has never been stronger,” Mr Piruk said.

“With sustained public investment and generous subsidy frameworks, childcare is one of the most secure and socially beneficial sectors to invest in.”

Investing in long-term impact

Beyond potential returns, Jarra’s dual-investment model is driven by a broader mission to enhance outcomes for children and families across Australia.

“Investing in early education is not just about bricks and mortar,” Mr Cameron added. “It’s about supporting children’s development, helping parents re-enter the workforce, and strengthening communities for generations to come.”

As the sector continues to evolve, Jarra’s approach highlights how thoughtful investment can benefit both investors and families across Australia.