nnA 26-year-old Sydney childcare worker, David James, has been charged with creating explicit abuse material involving 10 children aged 5-6 at six childcare centers between 2021-2024. Australian Federal Police discovered the material on the dark web, leading to James’ arrest last October after identifying victims and notifying families. James worked at nearly 60 childcare providers, though police confirm no evidence of further offenses beyond the six identified centers. He faces 13 charges including aggravated use of children to create abuse material and possession of illicit content. This case emerges amid heightened scrutiny of Australia’s childcare safety following several high-profile abuse scandals.