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Parents and Guardians

Looking for Child Care or Preschool Options? 

You want to find the best care that is available for your child, whether you are looking for typical child care, preschool, odd hour or week-end care, have a child with special needs, or just need back up child care plans.

The Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing requires that child care providers meet general standards of quality, but only you, the parent or guardian can decide which care is the best for your child.

For more information on Steps to Choosing Quality Child Care, click here

The Ingham County Office for Young Children (OYC) is now officially a partner of the Great Start Child Care Central Regional Resource Center.  The Central RRC covers 10 counties: Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Gladwin, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Midland and Shiawassee.

Families can search for registered and licensed child care providers and other early childhood resources using the NEW online statewide database, Great Start Connect. 

To search for child care near you, click on Great Start Connect logo below

IF you are a Lansing Community College student or an Active duty military family or activated/deployed National Guard or Reserve family, you are eligible for an Enhanced Referral Service.  Please contact OYC at 517-887-4319 or 800-234-6996 (press option #1) 

Looking for Summer Recreational Programs? 

Browse Lansing State Journal's summer camp database - Find the perfect summer camp

_{^{Disclaimer Statement: OYC does not license nor inspect child care providers, so OYC can not assure the quality of the care they provide. The names of child care providers are generated from a list of child care providers that are registered or licensed with the State of Michigan. OYC strongly urges you to screen, visit and choose a provider who you determine offers appropriate child care.   OYC staff are Mandated Reporters by Law and must report any suspected child abuse/neglect.}}