Section R. 400.8107 - Applicant qualificationsRule 107.
(1) An applicant shall meet all of the following qualifications: (a) Be suitable to meet the needs of children.(b) Be able to ensure that the proposed services and facilities are conducive to the welfare of children.(c) Act in a manner that is conducive to the welfare of children.(d) Demonstrate a willingness and ability to comply with the act and these rules.(2) An applicant for a license to operate a child care center shall complete, sign, and submit the department's child care application form, along with the fee under section 5m of the act, MCL 722.115m, to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems, P.O. Box 30664, Lansing, MI 48909-8164.(3) If the applicant elects a licensee designee pursuant to section 1(cc) of the act, MCL 722.111, then the applicant shall also complete, sign, and submit the department's child care licensee designee form.(4) The department's child care application form and child care licensee designee form are available at no cost on the department's website at www.michigan.gov/michildcare. They are also available at no cost by calling the department at (517) 284-9738 or (866) 685-0006. They are also available at no cost at the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems, Child Care Division, 611 W. Ottawa St, Lansing, MI 48933-1070.(5) Before issuance of the original license, and before the renewal of a license, an applicant or licensee shall comply with applicable laws and administrative rules.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8107
2013 AACS; 2020 MR 23, Eff. 12/18/2019