The Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB) performs state licensing regulatory duties as required by state laws and federal requirements.
Early learning and development program resources for all children, birth to age eight, especially those in highest need.
The MI Tri-Share Child Care Program is an innovative approach to increasing access to high-quality, affordable child care for working families while also helping employers retain talent and remove one major barrier to employment.
Michigan is one of 20 states selected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to receive the Preschool Development B-5 renewal grant (PDG).
The PreK for All Initiative helps Michigan families save money while preparing the state’s youngest learners for kindergarten.
The Office of Education Partnerships at MiLEAP oversees both the Governor’s Educator Advisory Council and the Michigan PreK-12 Literacy Commission.
The Office of Family Partnerships coordinates and aligns a statewide system of family-school-community partnerships in support of positive developmental, health and academic outcomes, ensuring every learner in Michigan thrives.
By 2030, 60% of working-age Michiganders will have a certificate or college degree. Michigan will be a talent leader — fueling the future workforce and providing opportunity for all.
The Michigan Legislature tasked MiLEAP’s Office of Higher Education (OHE) with partnering statewide to improve student transfer and credit acceptance. Through its Transfer Success Project, OHE advances student-centered outcomes using evidence-based strategies and meaningful cross-sector collaboration.
The Universal FAFSA Challenge supports districts in adopting a local universal FAFSA policy and implementing FAFSA completion support in their high schools and local communities.
The Office of Higher Education at MiLEAP convened a 15-member task force to examine how basic needs insecurity affects college students across Michigan. Their goal is to identify effective interventions and recommend policy changes that remove financial barriers to education.
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Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers
1. The water system must comply with the requirements of the local health department.
To ensure the water supply is safe and does not contain dangerous substances or spread disease.
Environmental health inspection report findings and recommendations are taken into account when deciding if a facility is in compliance.
R 400.8305(2)(b) requires an environmental health inspection at renewal if the center has private water. The environmental health inspection will include water supply testing.
In the event of drinking water contamination, contact the local health department.
2. Plumbing must be designed, constructed, installed, and maintained to prevent cross-connection with the water system.
3. Sinks, toilet rooms, drinking fountains, and other water outlets must be supplied with safe water sufficient in quantity and pressure to meet conditions of peak demand.
Ensures the safety and well-being of children and adults.
In order to meet this rule, there needs to be enough clean, safe water at each drinking fountain, sink, toilet, etc. so that all the children can use them.
4. All plumbing fixtures and water and waste pipes must be properly installed and maintained in good working condition.
Ensures the availability of hot water to facilitate cleaning and sanitation.
5. Each water heater must be equipped with a thermostatic temperature control and a pressure relief valve, both of which must be in good working condition.
Prevents accidents and unsanitary conditions.
