Multiple Nursery, Primary Schools Close After Fires, Watchdog Actions Across UK, Pennsylvania

Several preschools and primary schools in different regions have recently faced closures due to fires or regulatory actions, causing significant disruption for families. Montgomery Montessori School in Pennsylvania was forced to cease operations at its temporary location after a fire and subsequent flooding damaged its original building; the state issued a cease and desist order for operating without notifying them, leaving parents scrambling for childcare. In South Lanarkshire, both Rigside Nursery and Primary School were closed following a fire, with emergency services confirming no injuries and that the fire is not considered suspicious; the nursery will remain closed for the week while the primary school’s closure duration is still being updated. Additionally, a children's nursery in Northampton, Child First Nursery, was suddenly shut down by Ofsted due to concerns over child safety, with the license suspended pending investigation. These incidents highlight vulnerabilities in childcare infrastructure and regulatory compliance, leading to hardships for working families seeking reliable childcare options.