Childcare staff shortage in the Kimberley prompts calls for urgent review of regulations

Tara Lawn says many women in the Kimberley can't go back to work due to a lack of childcare. (ABC Kimberley: Jessica Hayes)

Broome resident Tara Lawn used to love working, but had to quit her job when her local childcare centre closed one of its rooms due to a shortage of qualified staff.

"The daycare [centre] sent out an email, probably six weeks before, saying, 'If anyone is able to pull their kids out, if daycare is not essential for you, please do so now,'" she said.