If you cannot afford childcare, payment assistance is available. Use MI Bridges to apply for assistance, check your eligibility status and manage your account.
To learn more about the assistance offered through the Child Development and Care (CDC) program, visit our partners at the Michigan Department of Education at michigan.gov/childcare to learn more about resources available for you and your child are available.
Parents
If you are looking for quality childcare, visit Great Start to Quality for information and resources to help you.
For more information on child care licensing, to file a complaint against a licensed child care provider or to seek inspections/investigations regarding a licensed provider, visit the Child Care Licensing Section for forms and information.
Income eligibility scale
Childcare needs reasons
Licensed Provider Resources
If you are a licensed child care provider, or would like to become one, please visit the Child Care Licensing Division website for information and resources to help you provide quality care.
To submit billing for a child receiving Child Development and Care (CDC) assistance, go to the I-billing login page.
Supplier billing and license-exempt supplier information
You must meet eligibility requirements to become a license-exempt provider to receive assistance payments for a child you care for. Please visit the Child Development and Care (CDC) Program website for information and forms.
To submit billing for a child receiving Child Development and Care (CDC) assistance, go to the I-billing login page.
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