Viral videos claim empty Minnesota daycares received millions in public funding

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So, I’ve been seeing a lot of chatter online about how Minnesota’s childcare system is handling public money. This journalist, Nick Shirley, posted some videos showing daycare centers that supposedly got millions in funding, but look totally closed down or abandoned. It’s making a lot of people question where the money is actually going, and honestly, it’s pretty concerning as a parent and gamer who sees all kinds of stuff online.

The accusations center around payments made through Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which provides financial help to eligible families for childcare. Videos highlight one Minneapolis daycare that appears abandoned – with covered windows, no people inside, and worn-down signs – while also showing records suggesting it received substantial funding from the government.

Shirley states the daycare received around $1.9 million in funding through the CCAP program in 2025. Video footage appears to show billing records with multiple payments, which are presented as proof.

In a video, Shirley shared an experience where he couldn’t register a child at the facility, leading him to believe it might be closed or not currently running.

This situation highlights the massive amount of fraud currently occurring in Minnesota. This particular daycare, one of many receiving large sums of government money, received $1.9 million in tax-exempt funds – despite even having issues with basic spelling.

— Nick shirley (@nickshirleyy) December 23, 2025

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Authorities haven’t confirmed the claims made, and no one has been charged in connection with the daycare in question. Both state and federal agencies have remained silent about the numbers presented in the videos and haven’t released any information about whether the daycare is still operating.

Shirley spent 42 minutes touring several daycares in Minnesota and noticed something unusual: none of them had any children present. David, a private investigator who’s been looking into these facilities for years, confirmed her findings.

I’ve released a 42-minute video detailing evidence of fraud we found in Minnesota. This could be my most significant investigation to date – we documented over $110 million in fraudulent activity in a single day. Please share this widely to help hold those responsible accountable. We all…

— Nick shirley (@nickshirleyy) December 26, 2025

One of the most widely shared moments from the investigation shows Shirley visiting a place called the “Quality Learning Center,” which has a misspelled sign – it says “Learing” instead of “Learning.” Surprisingly, the facility appeared empty, with no cars or staff present, even though the video was reportedly taken during the middle of a weekday.

Shirley reported that her team discovered more than $110 million in fraudulent activity in a single day, and believes this is only a small part of the total amount.

People who defend the videos say they reveal possible problems with how money for childcare help is tracked. However, those who disagree point out that videos by themselves aren’t proof of any wrongdoing, and official investigations are needed to find out if any laws were actually broken.

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2025-12-27 19:49