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A 26-year-old man from Point Cook has been charged with more than 70 offences, sending shockwaves through the community.
Joshua Dale Brown was arrested in May following a major Victoria Police investigation into alleged sexual assaults at multiple Melbourne childcare centres.
The authorities have contacted over 2600 families and urged over 1200 children to undergo testing for infectious diseases.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said she was “sickened” by the allegations. “My heart breaks for the families who are living every parent’s worst nightmare,” Allan said.
Brown Charged With Over 70 Child Sex Offences
Joshua Brown, a former childcare worker, was arrested on 12 May 2025 after detectives from the Sexual Crimes Squad linked him to a series of alleged offences involving eight victims at a Point Cook childcare centre.
The alleged incidents occurred between April 2022 and January 2023. The charges against Brown are extensive and include sexual penetration of a child under 12, attempted sexual penetration of a child under 12, sexual assault of a child under 16, sexual activity in the presence of a child under 16, and multiple offences related to the production, possession, and transmission of child abuse material using a carriage service.
Brown has also been charged with recklessly contaminating goods to cause alarm or anxiety. Brown has been remanded in custody since his arrest and is scheduled to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 15 September 2025.
Victoria Police Widens Investigation To Other Child Care Centres
The police investigation has revealed that Brown worked at 20 different childcare centres across Melbourne and Victoria between January 2017 and May 2025.
While the current charges relate to alleged offences at a single centre in Point Cook, detectives are actively examining evidence of alleged offending at a second centre in Essendon, which has been prioritised as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have emphasised that, at this stage, all known alleged offences occurred in Victoria, and there is no evidence to suggest any other staff member at any centre is implicated.
However, families with children enrolled at any of the 20 centres during Brown’s employment are being contacted as a precaution and to ensure they have access to support and information.
Support for Families
The Victorian Government, in collaboration with multiple agencies including the Department of Health, Commission for Children and Young Persons, Family Safety Victoria, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, Gatehouse, Department of Education, and the Royal Children’s Hospital, has established a dedicated website to provide up-to-date information and resources for impacted families.
The website includes a full list of affected centres and the periods during which Brown was employed at each location.
Families of the eight identified victims have been notified and are receiving support services. Acting Commander Janet Stevenson of Victoria Police’s Crime Command acknowledged the distressing nature of the investigation, stating,
Commander Stevenson urged anyone with information—whether parents, former colleagues, or community members—to contact Crime Stoppers.
Did Your Child Attend One Of The Listed Child Care Centres
Victoria Police have stressed the priority of identifying all potential victims and ensuring their families are supported. Investigators are working closely with other agencies to provide comprehensive updates and welfare services to those affected.
The Department of Health and Victoria Police said they have contacted “families whose children attended the childcare centres at the same time that the alleged offender was employed.”
“This includes those who may have been exposed to an infectious disease, and may be recommended to undergo testing as a precaution.”
The Listed Child Care Centres Where Joshua Brown Worked
Known employment dates
Nino Early Learning Adventures – Point Cook
15 Jan 2017 to 9 Jun 2019
Explorers Early Learning – Point Cook
18 Aug 2019 to 27 Oct 2019
Casual work: 10 Nov 2019 & 22 Dec 2019
Adventurers Education – Wyndham Vale
25 Nov 2019 to 24 Jul 2020
Only About Children – Williamstown
28 Oct 2020 to 30 Mar 2021
Wallaby Childcare Centre – Sanctuary Lakes
13 Apr 2021 to 25 May 2021
Nido Early Learning School – Werribee
21 Jun 2021 to 16 Jul 2021
Creative Gardens – Point Cook
28 Oct 2021 to 2 Feb 2024
Leopold World of Learning – Leopold
9 Feb 2023 to 13 Feb 2023
Greenwood – Point Cook
14 Feb 2023 to 10 Mar 2023
Little Blossoms Child Care Centre – Werribee
14 Aug 2023 to 17 Aug 2023
D.O.T.S Occupational Therapy for Children – Footscray
1 Mar 2024 to 30 Apr 2024
Aussie Kindies Early Learning – Sunbury
13 Aug 2024 to 21 Aug 2024
Milestones Early Learning – Werribee
14 Aug 2024 to 16 Aug 2024
Milestones Early Learning – Hoppers Crossing
19 Aug 2024 to 19 Aug 2024
Papilio Early Learning – Hoppers Crossing
22 Aug 2024 to 12 Mar 2025
Kids Academy – Melton
12 Sep 2024 to 12 Sep 2024
Kids Academy – Kensington
7 Oct 2024 to 9 Oct 2024
Aussie Kindies Early Learning – Keilor
11 Feb 2025 to 11 Feb 2025
Papilio Early Learning – Essendon
17 Feb 2025 to 9 May 2025
Milestones Early Learning – Bundoora
8 May 2025 to 8 May 2025
How To Seek Support Or Provide Information
Any families who believe they may be impacted, or who have concerns or information relevant to the investigation, are encouraged to visit the Victorian Government’s dedicated website for updates and support resources.
The website provides guidance on the investigation, details about affected centres, and links to health and counselling services.
Community members with information that could assist police are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.
For further information and updates, families and the community are advised to consult the Victorian Government’s official website and to reach out to available support services as needed.
