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Environmental Health Inspections for Child Care Centers

You must use the enclosed Environmental Health Inspection Request (CCL-1787-CC) below to arrange this inspection through your local health authority.

In order to determine which health inspection agency you will need to send the Environmental Health Inspection Request (CCL-1787-CC) to, please go to www.michigan.gov/mdhhs > Inside MDHHS > County Offices > Local Health Departments Map and click on the county in which your center is located.Fill in section 6 on the Environmental Health Inspection Request (CCL-1787-CC) with the name and address of the health inspection agency.

This inspection will be at your expense. Contact your local health authority to verify the cost of the inspection.

If you have additional questions about the need to request a health inspection, please contact your local health department or call Child Care Licensing at 517-284-9730.

Plan Reviews for a Child Care Center

A child care center applicant/licensee considering new construction, renovation or structural modification of the kitchen, bathroom or food preparation or food storage area must contact the local environmental authority using the CCL-1787-CC to assure compliance with all local regulations. If the local environmental health authority will not do a plan review, the applicant/licensee must provide documentation to Child Care Licensing.