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Apply & Renew | Child Care Licensing
APPLYING FOR A CHILD CARE LICENSE
To apply for a Child Care Home or Center license, review the tips below, then apply online.
Tips for Applying
- Before you start the application, check out the Resource Guide to Licensure.
- Read the Licensing Rules for Family and Group Child Care Homes or the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers and 1973 PA 116 before submitting your application. Also see the Important Notice below regarding reimbursement from MDHHS.
- To apply for a new license or renew a license, select the link applicable to you below for more detailed instructions.
Family and Group Child Care Home Application—Original
Family and Group Child Care Home Application—Renewal
Child Care Center Application—Original
Child Care Center Application—Renewal - When you’re ready to apply, go to MiLogin to begin your application. You might find the MiLogin Registration Instructions helpful to navigate the website.
- Only updated Internet Explorer, FireFox or Google Chrome browsers are compatible with MiLogin. You might be required to add "Michigan.gov" to your compatibility view settings for the application to be submitted successfully.
APPLYING FOR A LICENSE
To apply for a Child Care Home or Center license see the instructions below and apply online at MiLogin. Only updated Internet Explorer, FireFox, or Google Chrome browsers are compatible with MiLogin. You may be required to add "Michigan.gov" to your compatibility view settings for the application to be submitted successfully.You may find the MiLogin Registration Instructions helpful to navigate the website.
To apply for a new license or renew a license, use the applicable applications below.
Family and Group Child Care Home Application - Original
Family and Group Child Care Home Application - Renewal
Child Care Center Application - Original
Child Care Center Application - Renewal
Print and read the Licensing Rules for Family and Group Child Care Homes or the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers and 1973 PA 116 prior to submitting your application. Also see Important Notice below regarding reimbursement from MDHHS.
Important Notice: Providers who anticipate receiving payments from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) or the Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
If you are a provider/licensed child care provider that will be expecting compensation for services performed for MDHHS/MDE clients, you need to register with the Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA) Vendor Self Service (VSS) at www.michigan.gov/sigmavss.
Click on the Register button. Once registered in SIGMA VSS, you will receive a SIGMA Vendor ID that will allow you to get paid for services performed. Please note, if you do not register and obtain a SIGMA Vendor ID, MDHHS will not be able to process your payment.
If you have any problems and/or need assistance during the registration process, please contact SIGMA Vendor Payment Support at 1-855-443-6424.