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.
Learn about requirements for providing care for children in a commercial building.
Learn about requirements for providing child care for unrelated children in your home.
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.
The CCBC program is specifically for the comprehensive background check of licensed child care providers in the State of Michigan.
Overview of child care licensing reports, FOIAs, and connecting to other partners.
Find support and valuable materials for your licensed child care program.
File a complaint against a licensed child care facility, agency, or provider.
Manage your child care license, search for a facility, and utilize resources.
Call 517-284-9730 between the hours of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST, Monday–Friday.
Phone menu options:
Call 866-990-3227 or visit https://www.michigan.gov/mileap/early-childhood-education/early-learners-and-care/cdc
For questions about CDC eligibility, payments, policies, or program support.
Call 877-614-7328 or visit www.miregistry.org.
If you are a parent or child care provider calling about:
Call 844-464-3447.
The Child Care Licensing Bureau would love to connect with you in the community through the events below.
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