Michigan lawmakers are investigating a childcare provider that received more than $1.1 million in taxpayer-funded childcare reimbursements despite allegations that it does not appear to operate at its listed address.The investigation centers on 1st Premier Learning Academy & Daycare in Clinton Township and was launched by the Michigan House Oversight Subcommittee on State & Local Public Assistance Programs.According to an investigative report, the facility received $1,121,641 in Child Development & Care (CDC) Program reimbursements between fiscal years 2023 and 2026, yet committee staff said repeated site visits found no evidence that children were being cared for at the advertised location.The facility is listed at 39781 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, but investigators said that address is occupied by Kidz in Motion Early Learning Institute, a daycare whose state license is listed as closed.DEM DONOR’S MASSIVE TAXPAYER-FUNDED PAYDAY BLOWS UP INTO FELONY CASE ROILING STATE POLITICSMichigan lawmakers are investigating whether a childcare provider that received more than $1.1 million in taxpayer-funded reimbursements was operating at its listed address.(Michigan House Oversight Subcommittee)Investigators also said they were unable to locate an active childcare license for 1st Premier Learning Academy & Daycare.Committee staff said they also attempted to contact the daycare during advertised business hours but were unable to reach anyone, with all calls ending at an answering service.During a June 12 site visit, committee staff reported finding the building locked despite being open during advertised business hours.
Investigators said lights were on inside but no staff or children were visible.MICHIGAN LAWMAKER MOVES TO SHUT DOWN 'GUARDRAIL-FREE' CASH HANDOUT PROGRAM FOR NEW MOTHERSLawmakers said the facility's outdoor play area appeared unused during a June site visit.(Michigan House Oversight Subcommittee)A nearby business tenant told investig...