Michigan ChildcareLicensing Requirements

License displayed in prominent location

Ref: R 400.8115

Capacity not exceeded

Ref: R 400.8115

Operating within licensed hours

Ref: R 400.8115

Written operational policies available

Ref: R 400.8115

Parent handbook current and distributed

Ref: R 400.8115

Indoor space meets minimum (35 sq ft per child)

Ref: R 400.8140

Outdoor play area adequate (60 sq ft per child)

Ref: R 400.8140

Temperature maintained (65-82°F)

Ref: R 400.8140

Adequate lighting in all areas

Ref: R 400.8140

Toilets clean and child-accessible

Ref: R 400.8140

Handwashing facilities available

Ref: R 400.8140

Drinking water readily accessible

Ref: R 400.8140

Sleeping/napping equipment appropriate

Ref: R 400.8140

Outdoor equipment safe and maintained

Ref: R 400.8145

Fall zones with resilient surfacing

Ref: R 400.8145

Daily health observation performed

Ref: R 400.8155

Handwashing procedures followed

Ref: R 400.8155

Diapering area sanitized properly

Ref: R 400.8155

Medications stored locked and inaccessible

Ref: R 400.8155

First aid supplies stocked and accessible

Ref: R 400.8155

Illness exclusion policy enforced

Ref: R 400.8155

Safe sleep practices followed (infants)

Ref: R 400.8155

Fire extinguishers inspected annually

Ref: R 400.8175

Smoke detectors working

Ref: R 400.8175

Emergency exits marked and unobstructed

Ref: R 400.8175

Fire drills conducted monthly

Ref: R 400.8175

Tornado drills quarterly (March-November)

Ref: R 400.8175

Lockdown drills semi-annually

Ref: R 400.8175

Evacuation drill annually

Ref: R 400.8175

Drill records documented properly

Ref: R 400.8175

Emergency plan posted

Ref: R 400.8175

Hazardous materials stored safely

Ref: R 400.8140

ICHAT/FBI background check current for all staff

Ref: R 400.8122

Central Registry clearance completed

Ref: R 400.8122

Director meets qualification requirements (CDA)

Ref: R 400.8124

CPR certification current

Ref: R 400.8125

First Aid certification current

Ref: R 400.8125

Staff-to-child ratios maintained

Ref: R 400.8161

Annual training completed (16 hours)

Ref: R 400.8125

Orientation within first week of employment

Ref: R 400.8125

Health appraisal on file

Ref: R 400.8122

Blood-borne pathogens training current

Ref: R 400.8125

Enrollment forms complete

Ref: R 400.8155

Emergency contact information current

Ref: R 400.8155

Immunization records on file (MCIR)

Ref: MCL 333.9215

Health appraisal within 30 days of enrollment

Ref: R 400.8155

Pickup authorization documented

Ref: R 400.8155

Allergy/special needs documented

Ref: R 400.8155

Children supervised at all times

Ref: R 400.8161

Sign-in/out procedures followed

Ref: R 400.8155