Step 1 :Pre-Service Health & Safety Courses
Step 2: CDA certificate
Pre-Service Health & Safety Courses — Required by LARA
Michigan, new child care center staff are required to complete training in nine federally mandated health and safety topics within 90 days of hire. 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
- Prevention of Abusive Head Trauma
- 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.
Program Administrator Qualification Requirements
To qualify as a Program Administrator at an early childhood center in Michigan, candidates must be at least 21 years of age, hold a high school diploma or GED, and meet one of the following pathways: State of Michigan
- Valid CDA credential + 18 semester hours in ECE/Child Development + 960 hours of experience
- At least 2 semester hours or 3.0 CEUs in child care administration, or an administrative credential approved by the department. Up to 30 hours of MiRegistry-approved administrative training may be used to meet this requirement. State of Michigan
- Pass a comprehensive background check
ChildCareEd offers a MIRegistry-approved Child Care Administration course specifically designed to meet the 3.0 CEU child care administration requirement for Program Administrators.
Annual Training Requirements
Michigan requires the following annual professional development for Program Administrators.
- Standard centers: 16 clock hours per calendar year
- Small capacity centers (20 or fewer children): 10 clock hours per calendar year
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 responsibilities.
