SEATTLE — Daycares and child care centers across Washington are facing an onslaught of scrutiny online and on social media, fueled by viral videos questioning the legitimacy of child care providers — even as no official fraud cases have been filed in this state.
The scrutiny traces back to a viral video out of Minnesota that raised questions about potential child care fraud there. Since then, similar accusations have spread online — including videos filmed here in Washington.
Several posts circulating on social media, some with more than half a million views, accuse Washington daycares of being closed, inactive, or raise questions about receiving public funds…