A south-east Queensland childcare worker is under investigation after what's understood to have been two incidents of alleged physical violence against a child.

The ABC understands the allegations relate to a childcare centre in the Ipswich suburb of Silkstone, west of Brisbane.

"Detectives from the Ipswich Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) are investigating two reported incidents at a Silkstone Childcare Centre from the past four months," a spokesperson for the Queensland Police Service said.

"Both incidents were only reported to police last week, and initial enquires into both matters are ongoing.

" As such, it would be inappropriate to provide further comment. "

The ABC has contacted the centre understood to be involved in the incident for comment.

On Monday, Child

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