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Trusted Michigan Child Care Training Provider (MIRegistry-Approved #37777)

ChildCareEd is an MIRegistry-approved training organization (Organization ID #37777), recognized by the Michigan Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB) and accepted statewide by child care centers, group homes, and family child care providers.

Our MIRegistry approval ensures that courses you complete with ChildCareEd meet Michigan requirements for:

• Pre-service training
• Annual training hours
• Lead Caregiver qualifications
• Director requirements
• Health & safety mandates

All Michigan-approved ChildCareEd courses are eligible for MIRegistry credit and accepted for licensing compliance.

Pre-Service Health & Safety Courses — Required by LARA

Michigan requires new child care staff and home providers to complete training in nine federally mandated health and safety topics. ChildCareEd offers MIRegistry-approved online courses covering all required areas, including:

• Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases 
• Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Use of Safe Sleep Practices
• Administration of Medicine 
• Prevention of and response to allergic reactions 
• Building and Physical Premises Safety 
• Shaken Baby Syndrome 
• Responding to Emergencies 
• Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials
• Appropriate Precautions in Transportation of Children

These pre-service courses allow Michigan providers to meet required health & safety training efficiently in an online, MIRegistry-accepted format.

Lead Caregiver Qualification (Michigan-Approved 90 Hours / 9 CEUs)

To qualify as a Lead Caregiver in a Michigan child care center, MIRegistry requires 90 approved hours (or 9 CEUs) of early childhood coursework.

ChildCareEd offers MIRegistry-approved Lead Caregiver trainings online:

• 45-hour Growth and Development Birth-age 12 ONLINE
• 45-Hour Infant and Toddler Curriculum
• 45-Hour Preschool Curriculum
• 45-Hour School Age Curriculum

Each pairing satisfies Michigan Lead Caregiver education requirements.

Director Training (3.0 CEUs Required by Michigan)

Michigan program directors must complete 3.0 CEUs in child care administration to meet state requirements.

ChildCareEd offers MIRegistry-approved director courses such as:

• Child Care Administration
• 45 Hours Director-Administration

These courses meet LARA and MIRegistry standards for director qualification and ongoing leadership development.

Annual Training Requirements (5–10 Hours Per Year)

Michigan requires annual professional development for all providers:

• 10 hours annually for licensees
• 5 hours annually for caregivers and assistants

ChildCareEd offers 200+ MIRegistry-approved online courses mapped to Michigan Core Knowledge Areas, making it easy to stay compliant every year and choose training aligned to your role and age group served.

CDA Credential & CDA Renewal

ChildCareEd provides full CDA Credential programs accepted by MIRegistry, including:

• Birth to Five CDA Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Home Visitor Credential Birth to 5
• CDA Infant/Toddler Renewal
• CDA Preschool Renewal
• CDA Family Child Care Renewal

These programs support both Michigan job qualifications and national credentialing goals.

State Registry Credit (MIRegistry)

All ChildCareEd courses approved for Michigan are listed in MIRegistry. For automatic credit:

1. Add your MIRegistry ID to your ChildCareEd account.
2. Complete any MIRegistry-approved ChildCareEd course.
3. ChildCareEd uploads attendance weekly.
4. Credit appears in MIRegistry within about 5 business days.

This makes tracking training simple and ensures your completed hours count for licensing and employment.

Michigan Child Care Licensing Contact Information

Please confirm current requirements directly with your state licensing agency, as standards may change:

Michigan Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB) – LARA
📞 Phone: 517-284-9730
📧 Email: LARA-CCLB-Help@michigan.gov
🌐 Website: Michigan Child Care Licensing site