The identity of a former childcare worker charged with hundreds of child abuse offences has been revealed.

Federal police said officers have been in touch with 121 families following a victim identification process.

Australia’s most prolific alleged day care paedophile can now be identified after the Herald fought to lift a year-long gag order over his name.

Police allege there are 136 victims of the man’s offending, which allegedly took place over a 16-year period

Case involves 158 alleged victims, including 136 identified children and 22 others unidentified

The identity of a former childcare worker charged with hundreds of child abuse offences has been revealed.