There are 539 childcare centers in Washington state that list Somali as the primary language. Most don’t even give a street address.

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. pic.twitter.com/FoUQiFNqM6

— Kristen Mag (@kristenmag) December 28, 2025