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Primary Resources for Rules and Statutes
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
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
Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers_Arabic
Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers_Spanish
Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers_Chinese
Statutes
Child Protection Law, 1975 PA 238 - DHHS PUB-3 - https://www.michigan.gov/documents/DHS-PUB-0003_167609_7.pdf
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)