"...a child care facility which is organized for the purpose of receiving minor children for care, maintainance, and supervision, usually on a 24-hour basis, in buildings maintained by the institution for that purpose, and operates throughout the year."

Who licenses Child Caring Institutions?

The Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing (BCAL), is the licensing agency for Child Caring Institutions.

The Licensing staff inspect child caring institution programs for compliance with the requirements contained in the Administrative Rules for Child Caring Institutions and issues licenses.

Act 116 specifically exempts hospitals, nursing homes, boarding schools, and facilities operating under Act No. 451 ofthe Public Acts of 1976, sections 330.2002 to 330.2106.