Michigan Child Care Centers and Homes License: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply (2026)

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential Child Care Licensing Bureau

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://www.michigan.gov/mileap/early-childhood-education/cclb/apply-child-care-center-license

Apply for a Child Care Center License

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://milogin.michigan.gov

When you’re ready to apply, go to MiLogin to begin your application.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Home applications require documentation of pediatric CPR, first aid, health and safety training, and infant safe sleep training.

Home applications require documentation of pediatric CPR, first aid, health and safety training, and infant safe sleep training.

Documentation of pediatric CPR and First Aid, and Health and Safety trainings. ... Documentation of completion of the online training “Infant Safe Sleep Training for Child Care Providers”

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Home application fees are nonrefundable: family homes (1–6 unrelated children), $50; group homes (7–12), $100.

Home application fees are nonrefundable: family homes (1–6 unrelated children), $50; group homes (7–12), $100.

THE FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE The fee is based on the type of home facility. Family Home (1-6 unrelated children) | Group Home (7-12 unrelated children) $50.00 | $100.00

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Nonrefundable original center application fees by capacity: 1–20, $150; 21–50, $200; 51–100, $250; 101 or more, $300.

Nonrefundable original center application fees by capacity: 1–20, $150; 21–50, $200; 51–100, $250; 101 or more, $300.

THE FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. The fee is based on the capacity of the child care center ... Capacity | Original Application Fee ... 1 - 20 | $150 ... 21 - 50 | $200 ... 51 - 100 | $250 ... 101+ | $300

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Homes receive a six-month original license. After renewal and inspection, compliant homes receive a regular two-year license.

Homes receive a six-month original license. After renewal and inspection, compliant homes receive a regular two-year license.

you will be issued a 6 month original license. ... Prior to the expiration of the 6 month original license, you will receive a renewal application packet. ... you will then be issued a regular license that is valid for 2 years.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Home applicants must complete 10 clock hours of training each calendar year.

Home applicants must complete 10 clock hours of training each calendar year.

10 clock hours of training must be completed each year by the applicant. Annual training is assessed by the calendar year.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Home background checks cover household members over 18, all assistant caregivers and all unsupervised volunteers.

Home background checks cover household members over 18, all assistant caregivers and all unsupervised volunteers.

a comprehensive background check, which includes all household members over age 18, all assistant caregivers (regardless of age) and all unsupervised volunteers.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

The home application page provides original and renewal application instructions through MiLogin.

The home application page provides original and renewal application instructions through MiLogin.

To apply for a new license or renew a license, select the link applicable to you below for more detailed instructions. ... When you’re ready to apply, go to MiLogin to begin your application.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026