As someone who works in newborn care, I appreciate that this the action is aiming for safety in child care. However, surely there must be a common sense middle ground instead of sweeping loss of exemptions for everyone.

For example, the action could be amended where childminders and other programs need to show evidence of background checks and continuing child safety education each year in order to maintain good standing. Reputable childminders and co-ops do this voluntarily already; it would be a very easy database to maintain.