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Required State License(s):
All facilities providing day care for children should be licensed with the Department of Human Services, Division of Child Day Care Licensing; (517) 373-2035.
As of July 1, 1991, if the facility is not connected to a city water system, water should be tested by the county health department.
Further Information:
Child care centers should have personnel trained in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. HB 4615, PA 349; bill signed and filed 12/15/94.
Good liability insurance is highly recommended.
Additional Sources of Information/Assistance:
Michigan Community Coordinated Child Care (4C) Association 2875 Northwind Drive, Suite 200 East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (517) 351-4171 -- Assistance in locating employees
Michigan Child Care Clearinghouse (800) 377-2097 -- This 800 number is for "businesses interested in providing day care for employees."
Revised: 5/2005