Michigan Child Care Information for Parents FAQs

• Q: How Can I Find A Licensed Child Care Provider In My Area?
  A: The state has an online database which you may search to find a provider. http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/brs_cdc/sr_lfl.asp
• Q: Does A Child Care License Indicate A Certain Level Of Quality Care?
  A: A license only means that the provider meets the minimum guidelines established by the state.
• Q: May I Visit The Facility?
  A: Yes. You have the right to visit the center at any time that your child is in its care. If your child is not enrolled in the center and you wish to visit the center to … More
• Q: I Need Help Paying For Child Care. Is Financial Assistance Available?
  A: Yes. Michigan provides subsidies to families to help cover day care services. Use the Michigan Assistance and Referral Service (MARS) to determine if you are eligible … More
• Q: Can I Get A Tax Break To Help With Child Care Costs?
  A: There are several state and federal tax credits that you may be eligible for.
• Q: Do My Children Have To Be Vaccinated To Be Enrolled In Child Care?
  A: Yes. Children must be vaccinated according to guidelines published by the Department of Community Health. Limited exemptions are granted for religious and medical …
• Q: Can My Child Still Attend Day Care On Days When They Are Ill Or Injured?
  A: Yes. Unless your child has a diagnosed communicable disease which requires isolation, your child may attend day care. You should make written arrangements with your … More
• Q: Can My Provider Give My Child Medication?
  A: Yes. All prescription and non prescription medications require written parental consent prior to being administered.
• Q: Will I Be Informed Of The Activities That My Child Participates In?
  A: Yes. Providers are required to develop activities to stimulate the children?s emotional, intellectual and physical growth. The provider is required to post a daily … More
• Q: Will My Child Be Fed While In Day Care?
  A: Yes. If you do not provide the provider with food they will feed your child. If a child is in day care for 4 or more hours they will be provided at least one meal. The … More

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