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FBI Raids Minnesota Daycare in Ongoing $250 Million Social Services Fraud Probe

The Quality Learning Center in Minneapolis was abandoned on April 29, 2026, following an FBI raid the previous day. The raid targeted the center and about 20 other operations amid allegations of massive social services fraud. The Trump administration estimates the fraud could reach $19 billion.

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Com reported. The raids formed part of an investigation into allegations of massive social services fraud in Minnesota. The Trump administration states the fraud investigation in Minnesota could be as high as $19 billion.

The center's misspelled sign has been removed and replaced with a sign warning visitors that security cameras are in use. A pair of 'no trespassing' signs were newly hung on either side of the entrance. Several striped hula hoops were spotted tossed in a dumpster on the property, and an abandoned stroller was found in the parking lot on April 29, 2026.

The building, which was painted a spearmint-like color in December 2025, has been repainted a slate-blue hue as of April 29, 2026. State records indicate the Quality Learning Center closed in January 2026. A security guard working across the street stated he has never seen kids step foot inside the center.

The security guard said the Quality Learning Center has been deserted for three years. He said he learned the information about the center being deserted from management. A nearby resident said they had never seen kids in the Quality Learning Center until The Post showed up.

Attention was first brought to the Quality Learning Center following a video by YouTuber Nick Shirley in December 2025. Since September 2025, the Justice Department has indicted seven alleged fraudsters who recruited members of the Somali community to enroll children in fake autism services, raking in $14 million.

The DOJ began prosecuting the Feeding Our Future case during the Biden administration.

At least 65 people have been charged criminally with the Feeding Our Future scam, which allegedly ripped off taxpayers by $250 million. Many people charged in the Feeding Our Future case have pleaded guilty.

Key Facts

FBI raid and abandonment
Quality Learning Center abandoned on April 29, 2026, after FBI raid on April 28 targeting it and 20 other operations in Minnesota fraud probe.
Fraud scale
Trump administration estimates Minnesota fraud up to $19 billion; separate Feeding Our Future scam involved $250 million with 65 charged.
Indictments since September 2025
Justice Department indicted seven for fake autism services fraud, raking in $14 million from Somali community enrollments.
Center observations
Security guard reported no children seen inside, deserted for three years; nearby resident never saw kids until media arrival.
Physical changes
Misspelled sign removed, security signs added, building repainted, hula hoops and stroller abandoned on property.

Story Timeline

6 events
  1. 2026-04-29

    The Quality Learning Center in Minneapolis was abandoned; misspelled sign removed; security camera sign placed; building repainted slate-blue; no trespassing signs hung; hula hoops in dumpster; abandoned stroller in parking lot.

    1 sourcenypost.com
  2. 2026-04-28

    FBI raided the Quality Learning Center and about 20 other local operations in Minneapolis as part of social services fraud investigation.

    1 sourcenypost.com
  3. 2026-01

    Quality Learning Center closed according to state records.

    1 sourcestate records
  4. 2025-12

    Building painted spearmint-like color; attention brought by YouTuber Nick Shirley video.

    1 sourcenypost.com
  5. 2025-09

    Justice Department indicted seven alleged fraudsters for recruiting Somali community members into fake autism services, involving $14 million.

    1 sourceJustice Department
  6. Biden administration period

    DOJ began prosecuting the Feeding Our Future case, with at least 65 charged and many pleading guilty in $250 million scam.

    1 sourcenypost.com

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Further guilty pleas in Feeding Our Future scam, following pattern of many already pleading guilty.

  2. 02

    Potential expansion of indictments in ongoing fraud cases, building on 65 already charged.

  3. 03

    Heightened public awareness of fraud in autism and childcare services targeting specific communities.

  4. 04

    Increased scrutiny on social services programs in Minnesota, possibly leading to policy reforms.

  5. 05

    Possible recovery efforts for misappropriated funds estimated at up to $19 billion.

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Framing risk0/100 (low)
Confidence score55%
Synthesized bySubstrate AI
Word count288 words
PublishedApr 29, 2026, 7:34 PM
Bias signals removed3 across 3 outlets
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