(1) The department shall establish and maintain a database of child care centers, family child care homes, and group child care homes as a central clearinghouse for persons seeking information on child care options. The database shall include, at a minimum, all of the following information:

(a) The name, address, and telephone number of the child care center, family child care home, or group child care home.

(b) The days and general hours of operation of the child care center, family child care home, or group child care home.

(c) The license or registration number, effective date, and expiration date of the child care center, family child care home, or group child care home.

(d) The number and nature of any adverse action taken against the child care center, family child care home, or group child care home by the department.

(2) The department shall make the database available to the public on the internet, without charge, through that department’s website.

(3) The department shall inform the public, through press releases or other media avenues, of the information available in the database established under subsection (1) and how to access that database.

History: Add. 2002, Act 645, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 2002 ;– Am. 2007, Act 217, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2007

Compiler’s Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.

Popular Name: Act 116

Popular Name: Child Care Licensing Act