Full list of childcare centres where accused worker Hamish Tait was employed released by AFP
Police have released 62 childcare centres linked to the accused worker facing 329 charges, as investigators continue trying to identify more alleged victims.
A Sydney childcare worker accused of committing hundreds of offences against children has been publicly identified after losing a court bid to keep his name secret, as police reveal the dozens of centres where he worked.
Hamish Tait, 35, on Monday failed in an attempt to have his identity suppressed, with a Sydney judge siding with the Australian Federal Police, prosecutors and media organisations who argued against secrecy.
Mr Tait has been charged with producing child abuse material while employed at childcare and early education centres across north-west Sydney between 2009 and 2025.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.He is now facing a total of 329 charges after more than 100 additional charges were laid last week, making him one of the worst alleged child abuse offenders in Australia.
Investigators have identified 136 alleged victims so far, with AFP Acting Commander Luke Needham confirming police are still working to identify a further 22.
Authorities said families of all identified alleged victims have already been contacted.
The AFP has released the names of 62 childcare centres where Mr Tait worked, including five locations where police allege offending occurred.
Childcare centres where Hamish Tait worked
Alasan Cottage Preschool
Amata Anangu School
Beaumont Hills OOSH (Jigsaw OOSH or Beaumont Hills OOSH)
Bright Minds Cranebrook
Carinya Neighbourhood Childrens Centre Inc
Cocoon Early Learning Centre
Cooranbong Valley Community Preschool
Dee Why Kindergarten
Endeavour Early Education – Kariong
Explore & Develop Leichhardt
Explore & Develop Roseville
Explore & Develop Waitara
Fit Kidz Learning Centre Box Hill*
Fit Kidz Learning Centre Dural North
Fit Kidz Learning Centre Dural South
Fit Kidz Learning Centre Glenwood North
Fit Kidz Learning Centre Glenwood South
Fit Kidz Learning Centre Putney*
Fit Kidz Learning Centre Rouse Hill*
Fit Kidz Learning Centre Turramurra
Fit Kidz Learning Centre Vineyard
Fit Kidz Learning Centre Warrawee*
Friendly Faces Childcare
Glenning Valley Child Care Centre
Glenorie Preschool
Goodstart Early Learning Centre Woodcroft
Gorokan Preschool
Gracelands Early Education Centre
Heritage House Cherrybrook Early Education Centre
Jasmine Preschool
Jigsaw OOSH Dural
Kiddiwinks Play, Laugh & Learn – Warriewood
Kindy 4 Kids
Kradle 2 Krayons Long Day Centre
Leura Child Care Centre
Little Peoples Early Learning Centre Wollongong
Maraylya Early Learning Centre
Milestones Early Learning, Baulkham Hills
Mimosa Kids
MindChamps Early Learning & Preschool Lane Cove
Montessori Academy – Alexandria
Montessori Academy – Engadine
Montessori Academy – Gymea
Montessori Academy – Penrith
Montessori Academy – Zetland – Victoria Park
Morisset and District Children’s Centre
Oakville Preschool
Pacific Hills OOSH / BAASC
Pennant Hills Before & After School Care
Peter Pan Kindergarten
Quakers Hill Kindergarten and Child Care Centre
Silverdale Child Care Centre
Tiny Tykes Family Day Care
Wiggles & Giggles Cranebrook
Wild Earthlings Cumberland State Forest
Wild Earthlings Glenorie*
Wild Earthlings Sydney Park
Wild Earthlings Wolli Creek
Willunga Child Care Centre
Windsor Preschool
Woodport Early Learning Centre
Young Academics Early Learning Centre Rouse Hill
*Locations marked with an asterisk indicate where police allege offending occurred.
The AFP also allege Mr Tait shared child abuse material overseas on three occasions, though Acting Commander Needham said there is no evidence to suggest he uploaded material to the dark web.
While most of the alleged offending occurred in NSW, police say there was some “limited offending” in another state.
“There are 22 victims who we are yet to positively identify and that’s why I would point the community to our website,” Mr Needham said.
“We would ask the community to consider what they might be able to share with the AFP which we hope goes some way in assisting us in identifying those other 22 alleged victims.”
Police also warned some of the alleged victims may now be adults, given the length of time over which the alleged abuse is said to have occurred.
If you or someone you know needs help, contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), or Sexual Assault Counselling Australia on 1800 211 028, the WA Sexual Assault Resource Centre on 6458 1828 or 1800 199 888 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Young people seeking support can phone beyondblue on 1300 22 4636 or go to headspace.org.au.
