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Investigator Uncovers Potential Billions in California Daycare Fraud

2/2/2026

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Nick Shirley, known for exposing fraud in Minnesota, announced he is investigating allegations of "ghost" daycare centers in California.
He posted on X and shared a photo in a "Support Independent Journalism" hoodie.
Private investigator Amy Reichert claimed she found daycare centers with numerous enrolled children but no kids present during inspections.
Reichert suggested these findings could lead to uncovering billions in fraud within California's daycare system.

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Nick Shirley, known for exposing fraud in Minnesota, announced he is investigating allegations of "ghost" daycare centers in California.
He posted on X and shared a photo in a "Support Independent Journalism" hoodie.
Private investigator Amy Reichert claimed she found daycare centers with numerous enrolled children but no kids present during inspections.
Reichert suggested these findings could lead to uncovering billions in fraud within California's daycare system.