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flag Two Australian children died in unlicensed home care; experts warn of dangers from unregulated childcare.

flag Australian experts warn parents about the risks of unlicensed childcare after two cases involving children restrained in home-based operations and a 15-week-old’s death. flag In Melbourne, a woman was convicted for running an unapproved daycare, using tethers to restrain children without training or parental consent. flag Another woman in Robinvale was convicted after a four-month-old died in an unregistered care setting, with the cause undetermined. flag Authorities stress that anyone caring for four or more children under 13 for pay must be registered, as unregulated services—often hidden through word of mouth—pose safety risks due to lack of oversight, background checks, and standards. flag Rising childcare costs may drive families toward cheaper, unlicensed options, increasing concerns about child welfare and prompting calls for greater scrutiny.

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