Friday, October 23, 2026
Table of Contents
- IMPORTANT REMINDER: 2026 Health and Safety Refresher Training Due by November 2, 2026!
- EGLE & CCLB Webinar: An Introduction to MiEHDWIS
- New Resource for Parents and Caregivers - PARK Guide
- Michigan Infant Support Line
- Michigan Colleges and Universities Encouraged to Apply for up to $200,000 to Re-enroll Adult Students
- MiLEAP Legislative Director Henry Wolf Receives CMU President's Award for Public and Civic Impact
- CPSC Recalls and Safety Warnings
The Child Care and Development Block Grant requires child care providers to receive ongoing health and safety training. The rule to meet this requirement is below. This bulletin serves as OFFICIAL notice that licensed child care providers have the specified timeframe indicated in the notice from May 1, 2026, to complete the training in MiRegistry. The information provided in this bulletin explains how to find that required training.
Licensing Rule information: R 400.8216a(13) for centers "When the department publishes a notice that a new health and safety update document or a new health and safety update training activity is published on MiRegistry, the licensee shall ensure that all identified staff or volunteers in the notice read and acknowledge the document or complete the activity within the timeframe indicated in the notice."
Licensing Rule information: R 400.1924(11) for homes “When the department publishes a notice that a new health and safety update document or a new health and safety update training activity was published on MiRegistry, the licensee shall ensure that all applicable personnel and unsupervised volunteers read and acknowledge the document or complete the activity within the timeframe indicated on the notice."
Deadline for training completion: Licensed Child Care Providers will have until November 2, 2026 to complete this training.
The online Michigan Ongoing Health & Safety Training Refresher 2026 is being hosted in Michigan Virtual’s online professional learning portal. To access the training, providers who do not already have a Michigan Virtual account, will need to create a Michigan Virtual account. When a provider creates their Michigan Virtual account, there is a space to list their MiRegistry ID. Providers should provide their MiRegistry ID and select “I want all of my eligible courses to be sent to MiRegistry” so completion will transfer to their MiRegistry profile.
Providers can register for this training by visiting either the MiRegistry Statewide Training Calendar or Michigan Virtual Professional Learning Portal. For step-by-step instructions, review the Navigating to the Michigan Ongoing Health and Safety Training Refresher 2026 Course guide.
Please contact your consultant should you have any questions.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), in partnership with the Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB), invites child care providers to an informational webinar introducing the Michigan Environmental Health and Drinking Water Information System (MiEHDWIS).
MiEHDWIS is a new online system designed to help child care centers manage and maintain Filter First information, including Drinking Water Management Plans, water testing results, corrective actions, and filter maintenance records.
During this webinar, EGLE and CCLB staff will provide an overview of:
- Accessing MiEHDWIS through MiLogin for Business.
- Navigating the dashboard and managing facility information.
- Managing plumbing fixtures, filter maintenance, and drinking water records.
- Creating activities, including sample collections and Drinking Water Management Plans.
- How MiLEAP staff will use the system.
Join us to learn how MiEHDWIS can simplify recordkeeping and support your facility's Filter First requirements.
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (ET)
Location: Virtual – Zoom
 The Michigan ACE Initiative (MIACE) has made a new toolkit available to help child care providers, parents, and kinship caregivers navigate challenges within four areas central to providing care to a child.
- Understanding Challenging Behaviors
- Reinforcing Good Behavior
- Building Coping Skills
- Sleep and Daily Routines
The toolkit includes a variety of FREE resources such as videos, webinars, printables, blog posts, and books from trusted and research based sources.
Access the toolkit for yourself and your staff, or to share with parents here:
Download posters to distribute or display in an area where you serve parents. Parents can scan the QR code to access resources to use at home.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
New competitive Re-enrollment Services grant funding will support personalized outreach and coaching to reengage adults with some college and no degree
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) today announced the launch and opening of applications for the new Re‑Enrollment Services Grant, a competitive funding opportunity designed to help Michigan colleges and universities reengage adults who previously stopped out of college before completing a degree.
Michigan’s statewide Sixty by 30 goal calls for 60% of working age adults to hold a postsecondary credential by 2030. Reengaging adults with some college and no degree is essential to achieving this goal. These students often face complex barriers – including work and caregiving responsibilities, financial constraints, and difficulty navigating institutional systems – that can make returning to college challenging without direct, personalized support.
“Re‑enrollment efforts are critical to helping adult learners reconnect with higher education and complete the credentials that unlock economic opportunity,” said Dr. Beverly Walker‑Griffea, executive director of MiLEAP. “Through this grant, we are supporting Michigan institutions in building sustained, proactive outreach strategies that meet adult learners where they are and help them take the next step toward completion.”
For details about these re-enrollment grants click the button below to read the full press release.
Monday, October 19, 2023
Award recognizes public service and leadership as Wolf joins MiLEAP with nearly 15 years of policy experience
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) congratulates Legislative Director Henry Wolf on receiving Central Michigan University’s (CMU) 2026 President’s Award for Public and Civic Impact, which recognizes alumni in the public sector who demonstrate outstanding leadership, social responsibility and a commitment to community impact.
Wolf recently joined MiLEAP as legislative director, bringing nearly 15 years of experience in public policy, legislative affairs, rural economic development and government relations. His career began in 2011 through CMU’s Capital City Internship Program. Since then, he has served as director of the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance, director of policy and grant programs for the Michigan Office of Rural Prosperity, and legislative director in the Michigan House of Representatives. Throughout his career, Wolf has played a key role in advancing regulatory reform, supporting economic development and securing more than $30 million in funding for higher education and community initiatives across Michigan.
“Henry’s recognition reflects the kind of public service and commitment to community that are essential to moving Michigan forward,” said Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, executive director of MiLEAP. “His experience navigating policy and legislative processes has already proved an asset as we continue working to ensure Michiganders have access to the education, resources and opportunities they need to thrive. From early childhood through adulthood, MiLEAP is focused on strengthening pathways for lifelong learning and opportunity, and I’m excited to have Henry’s leadership and experience supporting that mission.”
CMU’s President’s Award for Public and Civic Impact celebrates alumni who bring a “Fired-Up” passion and a “We Do” attitude to serving the public good. The award recognizes the contributions of public-sector leaders who demonstrate outstanding leadership and social responsibility.
At MiLEAP, Wolf will support the department’s legislative priorities and its work to ensure every Michigander has the support and opportunities needed to thrive from birth to earning a postsecondary credential that leads to high-wage careers.
For more information about MiLEAP and its programs, visit Michigan.gov/MiLEAP.
Please review the following recalls and safety warnings. For a full list of recalls and product safety warnings visit Recalls & Product Safety Warnings | CPSC.gov
You can also watch the CPSC Recall Roundups on YouTube by clicking the button below.
Papablic, of USA Recalls Convertible Bedside Sleepers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for Play Yards | CPSC.gov
Primark Recalls 101 Dalmatians Faux Leather Children’s Coin Purses Due to Phthalate Levels and Risk of Ingestion | CPSC.gov
CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using bblüv High Chairs Immediately Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Fall Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for High Chairs | CPSC.gov
BAMAMON Recalls LED Projecting Finger Light Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys | CPSC.gov
Costway Recalls Convertible High Chairs Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Fall Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for High Chairs | CPSC.gov
FoShanShiNanHaiQuNuoAiTongZhuangShangHang Recalls CIYTI Light-Up Princess Costumes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys | CPSC.gov
CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Squishy Toys Immediately Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Water Bead Ingestion; Distributed by Kaizou Group | CPSC.gov
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