Child Care Licensing
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Whether you’re a provider, parent or interested citizen, you may be interested in the specific regulations that pertain to child care providers. The Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers and Homes provide minimum standards for regulated child care providers. The Child Care Organizations Act (1973 PA 116) provides authority to establish these rules.
Below are the rules written by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs regarding child care licensing in the state, as well as related statutes, or laws, guiding the rules.
Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers and Homes provide minimum standards for regulated child care providers. The Child Care Organizations Act (1973 PA 116) provides authority to establish these rules.
The statutes listed are referenced in the licensing rules.
Licensing Rules for Family and Group Child Care Homes
Licensing Rules for Family and Group Child Care Homes_Arabic
Licensing Rules for Family and Group Child Care Homes_Chinese
Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers - Amended 2/22/2022
DRAFT 2024 Child Care Center Licensing Rule Revision
DRAFT 2024 Child Care Licensing Rule Revisions Explained
Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers Ad Hoc Committee Public Comment Opportunities
DRAFT 2024 Child Care Home Licensing Rule Revisions
DRAFT 2024 Child Care Home Licensing Rule Revisions Explained
Child Protection Law, 1975 PA 238 - DHHS PUB-3
Child Care Organizations Act, 1973 PA 116 - BCAL PUB-14
Zoning Enabling Act, 2006 PA 110
Michigan Vehicle Code (Booster Seats), 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.710e
Children's Product Safety Act, 2000 PA 219
Michigan Vehicle Code (Child Restraints), 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.710d
Listed Offenses from the Sex Offenders Registration Act, 1994 PA 295, MCL 28.722(e)
