DETROIT (WXYZ) — Irene Hamilton-Sparkman has transformed her lifelong passion for working with children into a thriving business on Detroit's east side, thanks to a $50,000 Motor City Match grant that helped her expand Lil' Love Bugs Daycare.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 13513 East 7 Mile Road marked a significant milestone for Hamilton-Sparkman, who grew up just a block away from her new day care location.

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"I've been around kids my whole life. It's what makes me happy," Hamilton-Sparkman said. "So you can't get old. Because you're always smiling."

The day care serves children up to age 5, providing what Hamilton-Sparkman describes as love and stability for families in her community. Unde

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