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Child Care Licensing

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Child Care Licensing

  • About the Child Care Licensing Bureau

    The Child Care Licensing Bureau performs state licensing regulatory duties as required by state laws and federal requirements. The bureau program is designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of children receiving care and services in licensed child care settings. Activities include issuance of state licenses, routine inspections, complaint investigations, enforcement of state and federal requirements, and a host of other regulatory activities.

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    Apply For a Child Care Center

    Learn about requirements for providing care for children in a commercial building.

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    Apply For a Child Care Home

    Learn about requirements for providing child care for unrelated children in your home.

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    Our Strong Start (OSS)

    OSS is here to help new entrepreneurs or expanding child care business owners navigate valuable tool kits, trainings, and other informative resources to meet their goals.

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    Child Care Background Check (CCBC)

    The CCBC program is specifically for the comprehensive background check of licensed child care providers in the State of Michigan.

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    Public Resources

    Overview of child care licensing reports, FOIAs, and connecting to other partners.

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    Provider Resources

    Find support and valuable materials for your licensed child care program.

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    File a Complaint

    File a complaint against a licensed child care facility, agency, or provider.

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    CCHIRP

    Manage your child care license, search for a facility, and utilize resources.

Contact Information

Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB)

Call 517-284-9730 between the hours of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST, Monday–Friday.

Phone menu options:

  • Provider ID & CDC billing — Press 1
  • Child care background checks — Press 2
  • Camp licensing — Press 3
  • General child care licensing — Press 4

Child Development and Care (CDC) Call Center

Call 866-990-3227 or visit Child Development and Care

For questions about CDC eligibility, payments, policies, or program support.

License Exempt Provider Preservice Training (LEPPT)

Call 877-614-7328 or visit www.miregistry.org.

Parent & Provider Authorization Support

If you are a parent or child care provider calling about:

  • Authorizations
  • Child assignments
  • Approved hours
  • Service begin/end dates

Call 844-464-3447.

Child Care Licensing Events

The Child Care Licensing Bureau would love to connect with you in the community through the events below.

 
Event Name Date and Time Registration and Location
Naptime Nugget
Improvements to Great Start to Quality		 Monday, October 19, 20269
1:00 pm		 Register Here
Zoom
BFS Plan Review Office Hours Thursday, November 05, 2026
3:00 - 4:00 pm		 Register Here
Zoom
2026 Michigan Associaton for the Education of
Young Children (MiAEYC) Coaching Summit (Day 1) and
GSRP Convening (Day 2)		 Monday, November 16, 2026 9:00 am to
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 4:00 pm		 Register Here
The Lansing Center
Lansing MI
BFS Plan Review Office Hours Thursday, December 03, 2026
3:00 - 4:00 pm		 Register Here
Zoom
 

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