A child care center in Minnesota, operating under the administration of Democratic Governor Tim Walz, has sparked controversy due to its publicly listed phone number directing callers to the governor's office.
Sweet Angel Child Care, located in Minneapolis, gained widespread attention after users on X highlighted that its contact number on Google Maps matched that of Walzs office. This revelation was further amplified by YouTube creator Nick Shirley, who included the center in a video exploring the legitimacy of various state-licensed businesses in Minnesota.
According to Western Journal, the Minnesota Department of Human Services records indicate that despite numerous violations of state child care standards, the day care retained its license, raising concerns about oversight within Walzs welfare system. Minnesota has been under scrutiny nationally due to federal investigations into fraudulent businesses, predominantly operated by the states Somali community, accused of embezzling over $1 billion from housing assistance and other programs.
However, Sweet Angel Child Care has not been implicated in these allegations.
The licensing webpage for Sweet Angel Child Care, managed by the Minnesota DHS, directs viewers to a phone number that connects to a voicemail box with a Nebraska area code. The Daily Caller News Foundation attempted to reach out via voicemail but received no response. Beyond its Minnesota page, Sweet Angel Day Care's presence is minimal, with Shirley encountering skepticism when he visited the facility to inquire about its operations.
Video footage captured Shirley's interaction, where he expressed his intention to enroll his son, Joey, in day care, only to be met with a curt response: Why? Employees refused to answer Shirley's questions or grant him entry.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services Office of the Inspector General has reprimanded the day care multiple times between May 2022 and December 2025 for various infractions, including inadequate hygiene and supervision for children, access to hazardous objects, lack of immunization documentation, and poorly maintained areas failing to meet safety standards. Despite these issues, the state continued to license Sweet Angel Child Care after it submitted "correction" plans, although the required documents following the latest inspection have yet to be provided, as per records.
A December 2024 letter from the Minnesota Department of Human Services addressed to Sweet Angel Child Care identifies Naley Abdulle as the facility's representative, who was unreachable by the Daily Caller News Foundation. The inspector generals office also did not respond to requests for comment.
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