http://twitchy.com/samj/2025/12/29/did-wa-just-tell-mn-to-hold-its-beer-x-user-searches-for-somali-childcare-centers-in-washington-and-wow-n2423329
As we've been watching the fraud come to light in Minnesota with Somali childcare centers, we can't help but wonder if this is happening in other states. Scratch that, in other blue states.
And it sounds like it very well might be, especially in Washington, where Kristen Mag took it upon herself to do some digging. What she found is eye-opening in the worst way.
Kristen Mag (@kristenmag) ~ There are 539 childcare centers in Washington state that list Somali as the primary language. Most don’t even give a street address.
I don’t know how many of these are submitting fraudulent claims for state grants and subsidies, but I have a strong hunch the number is not zero.
Video ~ http://x.com/i/status/2005341668019712135
Somali is the primary language.
No street address.
Wow.
She continues:
Kristen Mag (@kristenmag) ~ The same search tool shows a total of 5046 childcare centers in WA state.
So, over 10% of childcare centers in the state list Somali as the primary language. And most are concentrated in the Seattle/Tacoma/Western WA region.
Seems high. I’d say it’s fair to be skeptical.
Most are concentrated in the blue cities? SAY IT AIN'T SO.
Kristen Mag (@kristenmag) ~ ... and I’m only scrolling through the "A"s in my video. 😳
This is only the "A"s.
Wow. Again.
Ellie A (@EllieGAnders) ~ {Replying to @kristenmag} Some of them are apparently open 24/7. That number seems high.
Childcare centers that are open 24/7??? What are they ... combo Childcare Center/Cathouse?
WTF?!
Wonder if Nick Shirley should make plans to travel to Seattle, WA, in the near future?
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