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Some MN child care providers now required to submit electronic attendance records
By Kilat Fitzgerald at FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Minnesota's Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is now requiring some child care providers to use an electronic attendance system after widespread fraud was discovered inside child care centers across the state.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The new requirement for electronic attendance records in some Minnesota child care centers has significant implications for Minneapolis families who rely on these services. As the state's largest city, Minneapolis is home to a substantial number of child care providers, many of which receive public funding to support low-income families. The discovery of widespread fraud in child care centers across the state raises concerns about the integrity of these programs and the potential misuse of taxpayer dollars. By implementing an electronic attendance system, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families aims to increase transparency and accountability in the child care sector. Minneapolis residents can expect a more efficient and secure tracking of attendance, which will help to prevent fraud and ensure that public funds are being used effectively to support families in need of child care services.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Minnesota's Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is now requiring some child care providers to use an electronic attendance system after widespread fraud was discovered inside child care centers across the state.
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