The health department is working to identify people who came into contact with a Melbourne childcare worker who tested positive to COVID-19 this week.

Families whose children attend the Guardian centre in Brighton East were told that an educator developed flu-like symptoms at the weekend. The centre was closed on Tuesday.

A sign outside the centre in Brighton East on Tuesday. Credit:Simon Schluter

The Victorian education department confirmed on Tuesday night that it had been contacted about the case and that the health department was undertaking contact tracing.

Meanwhile, the centre is undergoing a thorough clean.