Allegations of abuse and misconduct against childcare workers and early educators have surged. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS

Allegations of abuse and misconduct against childcare workers and early educators in one state under the national spotlight have surged to nearly 1000 in a year.

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The number of allegations of reportable conduct in the Victorian early childhood education sector lifted from 896 to 967 year-on-year, the Commission for Children and Young People's annual report showed.

Physical violence was the main driver, with claims spiking 24 per cent in long day care, pre-sch

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