GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP (WJRT) - (05/03/07)--The state closed down a Grand Blanc Township day care after the husband of the owner was accused of sexually molesting one of the children.
Genesee County's prosecutor says he is investigating the case that all came to light one week ago today.
Parents who have been taking their children to "Manny's House" day care on Porter Road for years say they are shocked by what they are now learning about the day care.
Parents arrived last Thursday to pick up their children when they were told by the day care owner that Manny's House would no longer be open because the state had revoked the license.
What they didn't know was that earlier that day, Grand Blanc Township police were arresting the husband of the day care owner on second degree sexual conduct charges.
"There was an allegation that he fondled a young boy who was at the day care center," said Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton.
"The investigators looked into it and there was probable cause for us to believe it had occurred so we charged him with CSC second degree, which is a 15 year felony."
Jerry Anderson, 61, the man some of the kids lovingly called "Papa," was charged with sexual misconduct, but then was released on a $20,000 bond.
According to those familiar with the case, suspicions about Anderson were raised by one of the day care workers who eventually quit.
It's unclear at this time if there might be more charges.
"The investigation will continue. We will look into any other complaints that we may or may not receive and we will certainly keep our eyes open to whether the are are any other victims," Leyton said.
"Any time a day care that is operated for young children is scandalized, I am deeply concerned as to what may have occurred there."
Some of those who had children at Manny's Place say they are devastated after having entrusted their children to the couple the kids lovingly called "Nana" and "Papa."
They are also concerned because they believe Anderson teaches children at a local church.
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