CHILD CARE PROVIDER REGISTRY
House Bill 5371
Sponsor: Rep. Mary Ann Middaugh
Committee: Family and Children Services
Complete to 11-7-01
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5371 AS INTRODUCED 11-1-01
House Bill 5371 would amend the child care facility licensing act to require the Department of Consumer and Industry Services (CIS) to establish and maintain a registry of child care centers, family day care homes, and group day care homes as a central clearinghouse for persons seeking information on child care options. At a minimum, the registry would include the name, address, telephone number, and the days and hours of operation of a child care provider; a provider's license or registration number, including the effective and expiration dates; the number of complaints currently being investigated by the CIS regarding a child care provider; and the number and nature of any adverse action taken by the CIS against a child care provider. The CIS would be required to make the list of child care providers available to the public on the department's web site, and to publish and distribute pamphlets informing the public about the registry.
MCL 722.121b
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.