Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Community and Health Systems
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Thursday, July 18, 2019
3:00 p.m.
Location: Library of Michigan and Historical Museum- Forum Auditorium
702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, Michigan 48915
The hearing is held to receive public comments on the following administrative rules:
Family and Group Child Care Homes (MOAHR # 2018- 029 LR)
Authority: By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs
by section 2 of the child care organizations act, 1973 PA 116, as amended, MCL 722.112, and
Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-1, 1996-2, 2003-1, 2004-4, and 2015-1, MCL 330.3101,
445.2001, 445.2011, 400.226, and 400.227
Overview: The proposed rule revisions are being promulgated as a result of recent amendments to
the Child Care Licensing Act, 1973 PA 116, and new requirements of the federal Child Care and
Development Block Grant. The current rules need to be updated to comport with current law and
current best practices.
The rules will take effect 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State. Comments on the proposed
rules may be presented in person at the public hearing. Written comments will also be accepted until
5:00 p.m. on July 19, 2019 at the following address or e-mail address:
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Community and Health Systems
P.O. Box 30664
Lansing, MI 48909-8170
A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by contacting (517) 335-4084 or at the email address noted
above. Electronic copies also may be obtained at the following link:
The meeting site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to
refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for
everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional accommodations (such as materials in
alternative format) in order to participate in the meeting should call (517) 241-7500.