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Child Care Hub Information Records Portal (CCHIRP)

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Child Care Hub Information Records Portal (CCHIRP)

About CCHIRP

Child Care Providers, welcome to your new online State of Michigan Child Care Licensing System, which simplifies the way you manage your license and communicate with us. Whether you’re just getting started or are a seasoned Child Care Provider, we have useful tools to help you secure, maintain, and manage your license. We’re here to support you every step of the way!

Provider Login  Public Access

Before You Start

You’re about to apply for a Licensed Child Care Facility. Please note that application fees cannot be refunded once submitted.

If you’re looking to apply as a License-Exempt Provider (sometimes called Relative Care), click here instead Providers. There is no application fee for License-Exempt applications.

Child Care Providers

Apply for / Renew / Modify a Child Care License

Report an Incident

List Facility as Non-Operating

Corrective Action Plan

View a Special Investigation Report

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Parents & Public

File a Complaint Against a Licensed Child Care Provider

Search for / Verify a Child Care Provider / Facility

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Help & How to...

** Please note the instructional videos do not have sound.

Instructional Documents

Providers

Navigation of Provider Portal

Original License Application

License Renewal Application

License Modification

Reporting an Incident

List a Facility as Non-Operating

Corrective Action Plan

Overview of Email Messages

Uploading Supporting Documentation

View Special Investigation Report

Modification to Closure

Parents / Public

Navigation of the Public Portal

Facility Search

Log a Complaint in the Public Portal

Instructional Videos

Providers

Create an Account and add CCHIRP

Navigating the Portal

Original License Application

Renewing a License

Modifying a License

Reporting and Incident

Corrective Action Plan

Closing a Facility

Special Investigation

List a Facility as Non-Operating

Parents / Public

Navigating the Portal

Facility Search

Log a Complaint

Provider Login  Public Login

Frequently Asked Questions

Browse frequently asked questions about CCHIRP.

View the FAQ PDF Document