Child care providers in Minneapolis under increased scrutiny respond

The Brief

  • A YouTuber claimed to uncover millions in fraud during a recent visit to 10 day care facilities in Minnesota.
  • State officials say past visits and investigations uncovered no hard evidence of fraud.
  • Providers featured said they feel targeted and harassed by calls and visitors.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) A viral video thrust Minnesota day care centers back into the spotlight as the state is facing allegations of widespread fraud.

FOX 9 investigators first reported on the issue of alleged day care fraud in 2013.

Amid the ongoing investigations, day care centers feel targeted

The backstory:

In the viral video, YouTuber Nick Shirley claimed to have uncovered fraud during a visit to 10 day care centers in Minnesota.

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