Bill > SB0733

This bill amends the Child Care Organizations Act to expand the definition of a family child care home and introduce a new category called a "child care microcenter." The bill modifies existing definitions and adds several new ones, with a key change being the inclusion of a child care microcenter as a type of permitted local facility that can care for more than 7 but not more than 12 minor children for less than 24 hours a day. The bill also updates definitions related to child care staff members, child care centers, and private homes, and provides more detailed explanations of terms like "guardian," "minor child," and "related." The legislation aims to provide more flexibility for child care providers by creating a new category of care facility (the microcenter) and clarifying existing definitions. The changes are intended to potentially increase child care options and capacity while maintaining regulatory oversight to ensure child safety. The bill includes comprehensive definitions and provisions that outline the operational parameters for different types of child care facilities, with a focus on protecting and providing appropriate care for children.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0733