A 17-year-old former childcare worker has been charged over an alleged indecent offence at a Gold Coast childcare centre.

The incident allegedly happened at a Coomera childcare centre in December last year.

Following investigations, the male teen was charged on January 19 with one count of indecent treatment of a child.

It’s understood parents from the Coomera centre were notified of the alleged offence on Wednesday.

The boy will appear at the Southport Children’s Court.

A QPS spokesperson couldn’t provide any more information regarding the offence or charges.

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