Michigan has a new department, according to today's Press Release.

Like a new homeowner rearranging furniture and kitchen cupboards, governments occasionally reorganize.

It's one way governors try to make a lasting mark on state government. 

Child Care & Camp Licensing Transition From LARA to MiLEAP

Today, Child Care Licensing & Camp Licensing have moved from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to the new Department of Michigan Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) per Executive Order 2023-6.  As a result, the Child Care and Camp Licensing websites can now be found at www.michigan.gov/mileap.  

The direct links and contacts are listed below: 

Child Care Licensing can be found within the Early Childhood Education tab. Child Care Licensing can still be reached by calling 517-284-9730 or via email lara-cclb-help@michigan.gov 
Camp Licensing can be found within the Education Partnerships - Out-of-School Time & Summer Learning tab. James Vanden Heuvel remains the lead camp consultant for the team and may be reached at 616-901-3730 or vandenheuvelj@michigan.gov.