If you are looking for a child care program, there are two databases to choose from that are great places for families to search for care. Both are managed by the State of Michigan. And both provide profiles of all child care centers and homes that are state-licensed.
Search for Licensed Child Care Centers and Homes
- The Great Start to Quality statewide database was created especially for families seeking child care, and allows you to search by age of child, type of care, zip code, city, etc. Watch a video on how to search for child care centers and homes using the Great Start database.
- The Child Care Licensing (CCHIRP) statewide database provides a list-based view of all licensed child care programs, also searchable by location criteria and type of program.
- Both databases use the same live data list (updated daily by the State of Michigan) of currently-licensed child care centers and homes.
Please note
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To receive more child care options when searching Great Start to Quality, consider leaving search-fields blank if you have flexibility, e.g., with days and hours of care. And if you have flexibility with your commute, you may want to search all programs in a city rather than in just one zip code, and perhaps even consider nearby cities.
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Please note: while basic information is updated by the State of Michigan, you will need to directly contact the programs that interest you to discuss your child and your child care needs, and to inquire about current and upcoming openings (which can change frequently), rates, hours, being added to their waitlist (if applicable), etc.
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If you need help navigating these State of Michigan databases of all licensed child care centers and homes, or if you have general questions about child care search resources, please email or leave a voicemail at (734) 763-9379.
Disclaimer
Child and Family Care (formerly Work-Life) does not endorse or represent any resources listed as recommended by the University of Michigan. All users are encouraged to review and comply with applicable State of Michigan Child Care Licensing Rules and any other applicable law and regulations. We offer child care resource information only. Information is subject to change. Neither the U-M nor its subcontractors warrant any information concerning any child care provider, nor do they inspect, investigate, endorse, recommend, or choose any particular provider. The inclusion of any care provider’s name does not constitute endorsement or certification by the U-M, CFC or its subcontractors as to their qualifications to provide child care, the rates charged for services or any other aspect of individual program’s quality of care. Any complaints and problems should be directed to the caregiver or, if applicable, the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Child Care Licensing.