Child Care Relief Fund Grant Information

Child Care Relief Fund Grant Information is sponsored by Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). Provides operational grants to child care providers in Michigan to support their services.

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Early Learning and Family Supports 4. Child Development and Care ## Helping Michigan Families Access Quality Child Care The Office of Child Development and Care (CDC) supports low-income working families by providing access to affordable, high-quality early care and afterschool programs.

To reach this goal, the office supports numerous efforts designed to assess and improve the level of quality across the spectrum of Michigan's early learning and care settings. ### Submit Your Early Childhood Curriculum for Review The **Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP)** invites early childhood curriculum developers to submit their programs for review.

If you are interested in submitting an application, see the Curriculum Review Process section below.

CDC Handbook- updated September 30, 2026 Finding Quality Child Care Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood - Plus Program (MCCYN-PLUS) Go to Parents Page CDC Handbook- updated September 30, 2026 Manual de los CDC- updated April 15, 2026 I-billing & Provider Payments Child Care Time & Attendance Record CDC 2026 Payment Schedule CDC 2025 Payment Schedule License Exempt Provider Application-updated October 1, 2024 Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood - Plus Program (MCCYN-PLUS) Go to Providers Page TEACH Scholarships Go to Partners Page Child Care Supply Building Maps FY 25-27 CCDF State Plan Data and Reporting ## Click Here for News (Updated on 10/12/2026) ****CDC Scholarship Absence Hours- 10/12/26**** Beginning Oct.

1, 2026, new requirements will take effect for how licensed providers bill the CDC Scholarship for absence hours**. ** * **Watch the quick video****:** The video highlights the changes and provides examples to help providers understand the new requirements.

* **Review the CDC Scholarship Handbook for Licensed Providers****:** The updated handbook includes additional information about absence hour billing and other CDC Scholarship requirements. * Here you will be able to review theCDC Absence Billing Myths vs. Factsinformational document. * Here you will be able to review the CDC Billing FAQsfor answers related to Absent Billing.

**Annual Ongoing Training: Required to be Completed Each Year by December 16 - 10/2/26** Ongoing Health and Safety Training Refresher - MiRegistry is a free annual training that is required starting the year following the enrollment or reenrollment as a license exempt provider. **License exempt providers who fail to complete the annual ongoing training requirement by the December 16 due date will be closed.

**For more information regarding the Annual Ongoing training (AOT) see the CDC Scholarship Handbook for License Exempt Providers. **Now Accepting Electronic Payments from Providers- 8/11/26** If you have received a Notice of Overpayment (DHS-556) from CDC, you may now pay the claim by scanning the QR Code, using a credit card, or eCheck at www. thepayplace.

com/MI/MiLEAP/CDC using the Reference Number found on the top right of that notice. If you cannot locate your reference number on your overpayment notice, please email MILEAP-CDC-PIO@michigan. gov and request your Claim/Reference number.

**Please put Recoupment in the subject line and include your name and Provider ID number in the email for a faster response.

** The benefits of using the electronic payment website are: - You may pay by credit card or eCheck - You may confirm the current balance owed -You may make a partial or full payment - You may set up recurring payments if you have an approved CDC repayment agreement As always, you may mail a check or money order with your provider ID and Claim/Reference number to: Cashier Unit – Child Development and Care If you need to report an overpayment that you have received, please contact the CDC Call Center at 866-990-3227 during the hours of 8:30am-12pm and 1:00pm-4:30pm EST Monday-Friday or email MILEAP-CDC-PIO@michigan.

gov. Please put Overpayment in the subject line and include the following: -Provider name and Provider ID number -Case Number and Parent Name -Child’s Name and Child’s ID number -Hours billed and Hours paid -Hours that should have been billed -Contact name, phone number and email address **MiLogin Assistance- 4/8/26** Providers who need assistance updating the email addresses or contact numbers associated with their MiLogin accounts will need to visit the MiLogin help sectionor contact MiLogin Support at 517-241-9700 or 800-968-2644.

The CDC call center staff can only assist providers with associating their MILogin accounts to their provider ID numbers.

**Letters being mailed out to child care providers - 1/22/26** Below are reminders about the CDC scholarship program and provider responsibilities: * License Exempt Provider responsibilities * Licensed Provider responsibilities **Federal Government update - 1/2/26** The federal government has activated new protocols for releasing federal child care funds to states.

At this point in time, Michigan has not been notified of any changes that will impact our ability to make regularly scheduled child care payments to providers. As we learn more from the federal government, we will update our message. **Effective 6/21/2025 the****MDHHS 4025 Provider Verification****form has been updated!

- 6/30/25** * The new form no longer requires the provider’s signature. * There is a new check box! If checked, it allows the DHHS Eligibility Specialist to share additional (more than what is listed on the DHS-198-Child Development and Care Provider notice) case information with the provider.

The most current version of the MDHHS 4025 was revised on 06-2025 and previous versions will not be accepted. It must be completed per the instructions on the form. If the previous MDHHS 4025 Provider Verification is received by MDHHS, the provider will not be assigned, and the Eligibility Specialist will send the parent a newMDHHS 4025 Provider Verificationfor completion.

**News Regarding I-Billing - 6/18/25** I-Billing is only accessible through anMiLogin for Citizens account. Providers who already have an MiLogin account should add I-Billing to their existing account. If you do not already have a MiLogin account, you will need to create one to continue to access I-Billing.

For help creating a MiLogin account, or adding I-Billing to an existing account, please visit Provider Billing Guidance.

Review theCCDF State Plan for FY25-27 ## Grant Information (Updated on 12/9/2024) **One-time Operational Grant** MILEAP is committed to ensuring all children have access to high quality early learning opportunities and are happy to announce we are preparing to distribute $24M amongst 3,956 licensed providers in 82 counties. The valuable care provided to eligible CDC scholarship children is being recognized.

Eligible licensed providers who provided care between February 2024 and September 2024 will receive a payment that was determined according to legislative requirements based on age of child, full-time and part-time care,and quality level. No eligible provider will receive less than $485. Amounts determined are final and will not be changed or modified by the Department.

Separate payments will be issued via SIGMA/EFT for this one-time operational grant. ### **Frequently Asked Questions** **What are one time operation funds and who is eligible to receive? ** A $24M legislative appropriation to issue a one-time payment to licensed child care providers who received a CDC scholarship payment between February 2024 and September 2024.

**Do I have to fill out an application? ** No. The Department will issue a one-time payment using administrative scholarship billing data from Bridges. **How did you determine how much money providers receive?

** The Department utilized the legislative boilerplate language: _(1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for child care program stabilization grants, an amount not to exceed $24,000,000. 00 shall be used for additional supports to licensed child care providers in this state who serve children in the child development and care program.

The funding must be distributed to eligible providers in a form and manner determined by the_ _department, but must take into consideration all of the following:_ _(a) The age of the children served by the provider. _ _(b) The quality rating of the provider. _ _(c) The length of time the children are in care with the provider.

_ _(2) The department shall provide technical assistance to_ _providers on the recommended uses of the funding described in_ _subsection (1). Funding must be distributed to providers no later_ _than January 1, 2025.

_ **Payments calculations:** **Age of Child****Amount Per Child** Quality Level of the Provider is Reflecting on Quality (level 2) or Higher$125/child if the provider was participating in GSQ at Reflecting on Quality or higher between February 2024 and September 2024 _Average Length of Time the Child is in care (each child is either considered part-time or full-time)_$100/child if provider averaged payment for 30 hours or less between February 2024 and September 2024 (**half-day**) $175/child if provider averaged payment for more than 30 hours between February 2024 and September 2024 (**full-day**) **Example - Provider is caring for 12 children:** 1 infant/toddler ($400) + 2 preschoolers ($250) + 9 school agers ($900) = $1,550 Provider is participating in GSQ at Reflecting on Quality or higher (12 x $125) = $1,500 Provider paid for 3 children half day (3 x $100) = $300 Provider paid for 9 children full day (9 x $175) = $1,575 **What can I use the funds for?

** The payments are being made using general fund dollars. These funds are intended to help support staffing costs, offering staff bonus payments, or to cover operating costs. **What am I not allowed to use the funds for?

** There are no restrictions on the use of these general funds. **Will I be required to submit a report? ** No reporting will be required.

**Are these funds taxable? ** The one-time operational grant is considered income and is taxable. Programs that receive more than $600 annually from the state will receive an IRS Tax Form 1099-NEC that indicates total funding received from the State of Michigan.

This funding is subject to the same tax rules as regular CDC scholarship funding. State tax rules apply. Regarding federal tax rules, please contact your tax preparer or the Internal Revenue Service for guidance.

In some cases, funds used to cover operating expenses may be exempt from taxation. We strongly urge you talk with your tax preparer to create a plan for how to estimate the tax implications for planning purposes. **Can these funds be used to help cover the costs of consulting with a tax preparer?

** **Can these funds be used to pay for employment taxes and property tax? ** **Can I use these funds to pay state or federal taxes associated with receiving the grant funds? ** **What if I do not wish to keep the funds?

** If you receive these funds and do not wish to accept the one time operational grant you must contact the Department to return the funds immediately. Please email MiLEAP-CDC-Admin MiLEAP-CDC-Admin@michigan. gov with the following information: * Provider license number * Reason for returning the funds Someone from the CDC program office will follow up with instructions for returning the funds.

Failure to notify the Department immediately may result in a 1099 be issued with the one-time grant payment included as funding received in 2024. If you believe there are errors on your 1099 you will need to contact Treasury to resolve the issue. ### Summer 2022 Child Care Stabilization Grants For the Summer Stabilization Grant we will release on August 9 and close on September 9.

Report will be due no later than July 1, 2023 (all unspent funds returned by July 15, 2023). Award letters to be issued September 30 with payments to providers the first week of October. Follow the Summer grant page link for webinar information and grant updates as they become available.

Get information about Summer 2022 Child Care Stabilization Grant ### Spring 2022 Child Care Stabilization Grants We will release the Spring grant spending report August 2. Report will be due no later than March 1, 2023 (all unspent funds returned by March 15, 2023). Follow the Spring grant page link for webinar information.

Get information about Spring 2022 Child Care Stabilization Grant ### Fall 2021 Child Care Stabilization Grants Get information about Fall 2021 Child Care Stabilization Grant ### Round 6 Child Care Relief Fund Grants Update - Outstanding Payments to Be Released Week of June 27 The Department of Education is pleased to announce we are now able to process Round 6 Child Care Relief Fund applications for eligible providers that were previously not funded.

* Round 6 Licensed Center Payments * Round 6 Licensed Group Child Care Home Payments * Round 6 Licensed Family Child Care Home Payments ### CARES Monthly Grant Information See theChild Care Relief Fund grant informationhere.

Get Monthly Grant Information ## Request for Proposals (Updated on 10/19/2026) Section 32v of Public Act 25 of 2026 provides that the department “must award funding under this section to an intermediate district or a consortium of intermediate districts to serve as a fiscal agent.

” The entity serving as the fiscal agent would not be eligible to receive competitive project funding pursuant to this section, nor are administrative or indirect costs eligible expenses under this section. At this time only one ISD has expressed interest in serving as the fiscal agent. Should any other ISD or consortium of ISDs be interested in serving as fiscal agent, they should contact MiLEAP at**MiLEAP-CDC-ADMIN@michigan.

gov** by **November 4, 2026**. ## Curriculum Review Process (Updated 3/12/2025) The **Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP)** invites early childhood curriculum developers to submit their programs for review.

This process ensures that curricula align with **Michigan’s Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten** and support high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children from birth to age five. ### **Who Should Apply?

** This curriculum call is for: **New curricula** that have not been approved in the last five years **Previously approved curricula** that have undergone significant updates or changes If your curriculum is designed for **infants and toddlers (0-3)** or **preschool-aged children (3-5)** and follows research-based best practices, we encourage you to submit an **Intent to Apply** form. 1.

**Submit an Intent to Apply Form** using the link below. 2. After submission, you will receive: * The appropriate application form(s) (Birth-to-Three and/or PreK) * A designated folder for uploading supporting materials 3.

Submit your full application and supporting materials by **Friday, April 4, 2025**. ### **Additional Resources** * View the ******PreK** Curriculum Review Rubric**** Here. * View the ******Birth to Three** Review Rubric**** Here.

**Submit Intent to Apply****Form****Here****. ** We appreciate your commitment to early childhood education and look forward to reviewing your submission! Please share this opportunity with colleagues who may be interested.

**Contact numbers for information about:** CDC Call Center , call 866-990-3227 during the hours of 8:30am -12pm and 1:00p-4:30p EST Monday-Friday * If you are a child care provider calling about the status of your license exempt application, press 1. * If you are a child care provider calling about an address change, or other changes, press 2. * If you are a child care provider calling about a PIN, or a billing payment issues, press 3.

* If you are a parent or child care provider calling about authorizations, child's assignments, number of hours approved or regarding service begin and end dates, press 4. * If you are calling about a criminal history match or question on 5 year reprint, press 5. * Child care licensing information, call 517-284-9730 or visit http://www.

michigan. gov/michildcare. * License Exempt Provider Preservice Training (LEPPT), call 877-614-7328 or visitwww.

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