Like many parents who have been shocked by revelations of horrific abuse and regulatory failure in the Australian childcare system, Ben has been re-evaluating his son's care arrangements.

He's also an early childhood educator, part of only 3 per cent of the childcare workforce that are men.

"I want to move my child to my own centre, because I know and can trust those people," says the 41-year-old from Greater Sydney, whose name we have changed for privacy.

"Not that the place my child attends is untrustworthy, but the line between genuine good work and someone hiding in plain sight feels invisible."

While concerned for his own child's safety, Ben is also worried about the future of men in the sector. He says male educators play a crucial role.

"It's important that kids see men in care

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