Overview
- Independent reporter Nick Shirley posted a 42‑minute video visiting Minneapolis child‑care sites, highlighting a facility labeled “Quality Learing Center” that appeared inactive during a weekday visit.
- Public records cited in the coverage show the center is licensed for 99 children and has received roughly $1.9 million in fiscal 2025 and about $4 million in total through Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program.
- Republican figures including Rep. Tom Emmer and Rep. Mike Lawler urged accountability from Gov. Tim Walz, with some calling for congressional hearings after the video drew tens of millions of views.
- News reports note the center has accumulated numerous state licensing violations in recent years, while officials emphasize the site has not been accused or charged with a crime.
- The episode renews attention to broader fraud probes of Minnesota social‑services programs, with federal prosecutors previously indicating that a significant share of $18 billion in claims since 2018 shows red flags.