The Craigslist Post That Stopped Scrolling
Someone posted a listing on Craigslist under the name “Help Us Daycare” saying they need 20 child actors for a three day contract in Ventura Village. The ad says the daycare lost state funding and wants to stage kids on site while state officials inspect. The offer is eye catching too – up to $1,500 per actor per day, according to screenshots shared on Twitter. Whether this is satirical genius or straight up desperation, people in Minneapolis and beyond noticed quickly.
Exactly What the Listing Claims
The ad says funding was cut because of “white supremacy” and the daycare needs to prove it is a functioning operation to get money back. It asks parents to send a child s age, a short note about why the child would be a good actor, and a phone number for quick interviews. The language is messy enough to be suspicious, but the core idea is bold: hire kids to create the appearance of clients so state vetting will see a busy center. It reads like a plot for a dark comedy, but it was posted as a real listing.
Here Is the Screenshot Link People Shared
SUBMITTED: Minneapolis Craigslist post in search of child actors for daycare site where funding was “cruelly ripped away without cause.”
“To help hurry this state vetting process, we are looking to hire 20 child actors for 3 days while state is present on site.”
$1,500/day… pic.twitter.com/vvhDCR235g
— Liz Collin (@lizcollin) January 4, 2026
Why This Raises Real Questions
If this is a prank, it is an odd one that tempts legal and ethical lines. If it is real, it suggests someone thought faking attendance during a state inspection would be a good idea. Either way, the ad taps into bigger issues: state oversight of childcare, how taxpayer dollars are used, and whether bad actors will try to game the system. Given recent investigations into daycare fraud in Minnesota, a post like this deserves at least a quick look from officials instead of a shrug.
How to Tell Joke From Scheme
Red flags include the sloppy grammar, the unusually high pay, and the open call for children s ages and phone numbers on a public message board. Real operations tend to have established lines of communication and licensing paperwork. Practical jokers can make hilarious claims, but true fraud usually leaves paper trails. If authorities want to verify, they should check licensing records, past funding histories, and who owns or operates the listed facility. The public can also report suspicious listings rather than share them for clicks.
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