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Early Education

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Child Care Licensing

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The Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB) performs state licensing regulatory duties as required by state laws and federal requirements.

Early Learning and Family Supports

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Early learning and development program resources for all children, birth to age eight, especially those in highest need.

MI Tri-Share Child Care

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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.

PDG Birth through Five

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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).

Literacy Support Network Hubs

PreK for All

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The PreK for All Initiative helps Michigan families save money while preparing the state’s youngest learners for kindergarten.

Education Partnerships

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Boards and Commissions

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The Office of Education Partnerships at MiLEAP oversees both the Governor’s Educator Advisory Council and the Michigan PreK-12 Literacy Commission.

Family Partnerships

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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.

Out-of-School Time and Summer Learning

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Higher Education

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Data Sharing Center

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MI Student Aid

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Sixty by 30

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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.

Dual Enrollment Task Force

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Transfer Success Project

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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.

Universal FAFSA Challenge

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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.

College Student Basic Needs Task Force Resources

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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.

Digital Toolkit

Inside MiLEAP

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Contact MiLEAP

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FOIA Procedures and Guidelines

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Language Access

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Legislative Reports

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Lobbyable Public Officials

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Tribal Relations

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Michigan Child Care Matters

Michigan Child Care Matters

Michigan Child Care Matters (MCCM) is a monthly newsletter that shares topical information regarding licensing rules, licensing updates and helpful tips for licensees.

MCCM highlights licensing consultant and licensee partnerships to ensure programs and facilities meet state requirements and provide children in care a safe environment and enriching programming. Each issue also provides a fun question each month to get to know the licensing staff.

ISSUE	THEME	DATE
2025-3	Winter 2025 Recall List Social Emotional Development	December 2025
2025-2	Fall 2025 Recall List Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) Plan Review	September 2025
2025-1	Spring 2025 Recall List Resources	May 2025
2024-3	Filter First Fall 2024 Recall List	November 2024
2024-2	BFS – Fire Safety Inspection/Plan Review Guidance Summer 2024 Recall List	June 2024
2024-1	Licensee Responsibilities	N/A
2023-8	Indoor SpaceWinter 2024 Recall List	January 2024
2023-7	CCHIRP	N/A
2023-6	Emergency Plans – Crisis Management	N/A
2023-5	Emergency Plans – Serious Accident, Illness, Injury Summer 2023 Recall List	N/A
2023-4	Emergency Plans: Tornado Watches and Warnings	N/A
2023-3	Fire Safety Emergency Plans - Fire Safety	N/A
2023-2	Hiring Process Winter 2023 Recall List	March 2023
2023-1	Outdoor Play	N/A
-	Minor Child Care Staff Members	November 2022
-	Professional Development – Health and Safety Fall 2022 Recall List	October 2022
-	Transportation	September 2022
-	Discipline	August 2022
-	July 2022 Recall List Ratio and Group Size	July 2022
-	Appropriate Care and Supervision June 2022 Recall List	June 2022
115	Technology Spring 2022 Recall List	Spring 2022
114	Maintenance of Premises	Summer 2021
-	New Rules for Child Care Homes New Rules for Child Care Centers February 2021 Recall List	Spring 2021