Child care in the Michigan

I currently live in South East Michigan and I was born and raised here. I have 4 children ages 3 to 16 and my experiences with child care have been excellent for the most part.

All daycare providers in Michigan must be licensed by the state of Michigan and the requirement can be found here. Staff at licensed daycare providers are highly qualified and monitored by the government for quality. In 2010, the average monthly cost of daycare at a licensed facility was about $600 per month.

It is also possible to hire a private babysitter to care for your child in your home. It is easy to find private babysitters with CPR certification and references in the newspaper or online. ALWAYS CHECK SEVERAL REFERENCES. As a parent, I would only hire a private sitter that had worked for someone I know personally in the past. It's also a great idea to have a professional background check performed.

Hours vary greatly from center to center but are usually from 7am to 6pm or so.

Best wishes!
Jess
americatoireland.com

Thanks for your contribution Jess!

Harmonie.