A former childcare worker has gone viral after using Facebook to expose shocking abuse at Lil’ Explorers Child Care in Plymouth. Her revelations led to multiple firings, a police investigation, and an outpouring of community support—including a fundraiser to help her open a childcare center dedicated to safety and compassion.
Viral Facebook Post Sparks Outrage
Yanni Thomas, a Maple Grove resident, took to Facebook last week to reveal the mistreatment of children by her coworkers. In a post that quickly amassed thousands of shares and comments, Thomas uploaded disturbing footage showing an employee aggressively grabbing children, yelling at them, and forcing them into chairs. The video’s rapid spread online fueled widespread public outrage, forcing authorities and the daycare center to take immediate action.
“I couldn’t stand by and watch these children suffer,” Thomas wrote in her viral post. “No child deserves to be treated this way.”
Community members flooded the comments with support. Many parents expressed shock and demanded accountability, while others praised Thomas for her bravery in exposing the truth. Within hours, the video had been shared across multiple platforms, catching the attention of local news outlets and law enforcement.
Firings and Police Investigation Follow
The fallout from Thomas’s revelations was swift. Lil’ Explorers Child Care released a statement confirming that multiple employees had been terminated as a direct result of the allegations. The Plymouth Police Department also announced an investigation into the incidents, working alongside the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to ensure proper action is taken…