Friday, October 30, 2026
Table of Contents
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FINAL REMINDER: 2026 Health and Safety Refresher Training Due by November 2, 2026!
- MiRegistry Health and Safety Refresher FAQ
- Important Notice: Issue with Modification Applications in CCHIRP
- November BFS Plan Review Office Hours
- MiEHDWIS Webinar: Getting Started with the New Filter First Online System
- Michigan Prenatal-to-Three Policy Priorities Survey
- MiLEAP's Dawn Kalkman Elected NASLEE President for 2027
- Moving Michigan Males Forward Calls for Stronger Support to Keep Boys and Men Connected to Education
- 300 Students Celebrate Expanded Learning Opportunities at Detroit Lights On Afterschool Event
- Michigan Opens Applications for Third Round of Universal FAFSA Challenge
- More Than 1 Million Family Connections, 108,000 Youth Served Through Michigan Education Partnerships
- CPSC Recalls and Safety Warnings
- CPSC Safety Education: Safe Sleep Starts with ABC
We are in the final days before the training completion deadline for the Michigan Ongoing Health & Safety Training Refresher 2026.
Deadline for training completion:
Licensed Child Care Providers have until November 2, 2026 to complete this training.
Who is required to complete this training?
R 400.8216a for child care centers requires that all program staff, substitute teachers, and unsupervised volunteers must complete the professional development requirements.
R 400.1924 for child care homes requires that both the licensee, personnel, unsupervised volunteers, and drivers must complete the professional development requirements.
Where can I 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.
IMPORTANT: The deadline to complete the Ongoing Health and Safety Refresher 2026 is November 2nd, 2026.
Prior to the deadline, please verify that you and your staff have completed the training. See the Health and Safety Verification guide for step-by-step instructions.
Question: My staff member said they completed the training, but I do not see their completion in MiRegistry. What should they do next?
Answer: They may have missed a graded activity. When they log into the Michigan Virtual Professional Learning Portal, the course will be listed under Active courses if they missed a graded activity.
Please share the information below with the staff member to help them locate the missed activity(ies).
If you don’t see the training verified on your Training Summary, you can check to see that you have completed the course by clicking on the “Check Completion Status” in the course module. If using a mobile device, click the left-hand navigation menu first, then "Check Completion Status". This will indicate whether you are complete or incomplete. If incomplete, there will be a list of any activities that are incomplete. You can then go to each activity and complete it.
 If you are having technical difficulty with the course and need support, you may reach the Michigan Virtual Customer Care team by submitting a support ticket.
See the Health and Safety Refresher page for more information and resources.
Please take a moment to ensure that your modification application has been submitted successfully in CCHIRP.
What should you do?
Step 1: Check that your application was submitted.
After submitting your modification application, go to My Applications → My Submitted Applications in CCHIRP. Check to see if your modification application is listed.
 Step 2: Contact your consultant if your application is missing.
If your modification application does not appear under My Submitted Applications, email your consultant. Let them know that you attempted to submit a modification application, but it is not showing in your submitted applications due to a system issue.
Step 3: Submit a paper application if your application is not showing as submitted.
If your modification application is not showing as successfully submitted through CCHIRP, you must complete the paper form, CCL-5054: Request for Modification of the Terms of the License and send the completed form to your consultant. The form is located on our website and a direct link is here: Request for Modification form
Thank you for your assistance with this process.
Child Care Licensing has partnered with the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Fire Services plan review division to offer monthly office hours. This is an opportunity to stay informed, connected, and ask questions surrounding plan reviews.
Office Hours with BFS and CCLB
Click here to register or join the below office hours.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 3-4 pm
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Join MiLEAP and EGLE for an introductory webinar on the Michigan Environmental Health and Drinking Water Information System (MiEHDWIS). This online system provides child care centers with a convenient way to manage and maintain Filter First information, including drinking water management plans, water sampling results, filter maintenance, and corrective actions. During this webinar, participants will learn how to access MiEHDWIS through MiLogin for Business, navigate the system, review facility information, and enter and maintain required records. Presenters will also explain how MiLEAP will use the system and discuss onboarding requirements, including those for Healthy Water Healthy Kids program participants.
Who should attend: Child care center administrators, licensee designees and staff responsible for maintaining Filter First records.
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Informing Think Babies Michigan’s 2027-2030 Policy Agenda
Think Babies Michigan is a collaborative of more than 2,550 members, including leaders, experts, families, organizations and providers, working together to improve the lives of babies prenatal to three years old and, therefore, the well-being of our state as a whole. We’re now at a point where we need to reassess our priorities to ensure the most pressing issues for Michigan families, direct service providers, and communities are reflected in our collective advocacy moving forward.
Click here to take the Think Babies Michigan priorities survey in English.
Spanish:
Think Babies Michigan es un colaborativo de más de 2,550 miembros, entre los que se incluyen líderes, expertos, familias, organizaciones y profesionales, que trabajan juntos para mejorar la vida de los bebés desde la etapa prenatal hasta los tres años y, por lo tanto, el bienestar de nuestro estado en general. Ahora nos encontramos en un momento en el que necesitamos volver a evaluar nuestras prioridades para garantizar que los temas más urgentes para las familias, los proveedores de servicios directos y las comunidades de Michigan queden reflejados en nuestro trabajo colectivo de defensa de los derechos de ahora hacia el futuro.
Para realizar a la encuesta de prioridades de Think Babies Michigan en español, haga clic aquí.
Arabic:
ثينك بيبيز ميشيغان هو تعاون يضم أكثر من 2,550 عضوا، بما في ذلك قادة وخبراء وعائلات ومنظمات ومقدمي رعاية، يعملون معا لتحسين حياة الأطفال من سن ما قبل الولادة حتى سن الثالثة، وبالتالي تحسين رفاهية ولايتنا ككل، يجمع هذا التعاون الموارد لدعم هذه العقول النامية وعائلاتهم. . نحن الآن في نقطة نحتاج فيها إلى إعادة تقييم أولوياتنا لضمان انعكاس القضايا الأكثر إلحاحاً بالنسبة لعائلات ميشيغان وقادة المجتمع ومقدمي الخدمات المباشرة في جهودنا الجماعية للدفاع عن الحقوق في المستقبل.
.ميشيغان باللغة العربية، يرجى الضغط هنا Think Babies لأخذ استبيان أولويات
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Congratulations to MiLEAP’s Dawn Kalkman on being elected president of the National Association of State Leaders in Early Education (NASLEE) for 2027!
As MiLEAP’s PreK manager, Dawn supports Michigan’s state-funded preschool programs and early childhood systems-building efforts as the state works toward PreK for All. She brings extensive early education experience and has served as NASLEE’s vice president and chaired its Program Committee for the past four years.
We’re proud to see Dawn take on this national leadership role and help advance early education policy and practice for young children and families across the country.
Learn more: NASLEE.org
Read the announcement on LinkedIn: NASLEE Announces New Executive Officers for 2027
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
State, national leaders highlight new report that examines need to expand opportunities for men while ensuring every Michigander has a pathway to earn credentials
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan leaders are raising awareness of the growing gap between men and women in education, emphasizing the need to better understand the barriers keeping men from pursuing postsecondary degrees and credentials — and the consequences for Michigan’s workforce, families and long-term economic competitiveness.
A new study by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP), Moving Michigan Males Forward: The Next Steps, examines these challenges and opportunities to strengthen engagement in educational and career pathways amongst boys and men. The report’s findings were discussed during a virtual panel discussion today featuring MiLEAP, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; state representatives, partners from the American Institute of Boys and Men (AIBM); and leaders from the Michigan Departments of Education (MDE); and Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO).
The Next Steps report builds on Gov. Whitmer’s Executive Directive 2025–2 and MiLEAP’s ongoing work to better identify gaps and ways Michigan can respond, as highlighted in the 2026 Office of Strategic Talent Preparation (OSTP) Vision and Impact report.
Learn more by watching the virtual panel discussion below.
Read the full press release below.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
MiLEAP joined Sound Mind Sound Body for a gathering to highlight the value of OST programming, community partnerships and postsecondary education pathways
LANSING, Mich. – Hundreds of students and families gathered Monday evening in Detroit for a Lights On Afterschool event hosted by Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB), highlighting the opportunities available to young people through learning, mentorship and enrichment beyond the traditional school day.
The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) joined SMSB for the celebration featuring out-of-school time (OST) programming, financial aid resources and family-friendly activities, including a co-branded MiLEAP and Detroit Lions Mobile Marketing Unit, which provided students with interactive photo opportunities and a chance to make memories with their peers.
“Learning doesn’t stop when the school day ends,” said Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, executive director of MiLEAP. “Out-of-School time programs give students additional opportunities to explore their interests, build new skills and discover what’s possible for their futures. By connecting young people with enriching experiences and resources that support their goals, we can help them see a path forward and feel confident taking the next steps toward their future.”
Read the full press release to learn more about this event below.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
School districts and public school academies can apply starting Oct. 27 for funding to help more graduating seniors access financial aid
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan school districts and public school academies can apply beginning Oct. 27 for the third round of the Universal FAFSA Challenge, which provides funding to help schools make completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) an intentional part of preparing students for life after high school.
“Completing the FAFSA is one of the most important steps a student can take to unlock postsecondary opportunity,” said Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, executive director of MiLEAP. “Through the Universal FAFSA Challenge, we are supporting schools as they build systems and supports that help students and families navigate the process and access the financial resources available to them.”
Read more about the process and get the details for upcoming informational webinars for schools interested in applying in the full press release below.
Monday, October 26, 2026
New report from MiLEAP’s Office of Education Partnerships details work across family engagement, out-of-school time, camps, education and workforce pathways
LANSING, Mich. – Partnerships across Michigan are helping families, educators, schools and communities expand learning opportunities and improve outcomes for children and youth, according to a new report from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential’s (MiLEAP) Office of Education Partnerships (OEP).
The OEP Vision & Impact Report 2026 highlights the state’s work to strengthen family engagement, expand learning beyond the school day, support safe camp settings and build education and workforce pathways. MiLEAP is also releasing a revised edition of the MiFamily: Michigan’s Family Engagement Framework, which provides guidance for building meaningful partnerships with families throughout a learner’s educational journey.
Read the highlights and find the link to the complete report in the full press release below.
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.
PILLANI Recalls Nursing Pillows Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Suffocation; Violate Mandatory Standards for Nursing Pillows | CPSC.gov
Harkla Recalls Children’s Sensory Swings Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fall Hazard | CPSC.gov
Fashion Brand Apparel Recalls QZH.DUAO Pajama Sets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Burn Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standards for Children’s Sleepwear | CPSC.gov
CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Magnetic Sensory Fidget Balls Immediately Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Magnets; Sold by Wnd and Clouds’ | CPSC.gov
CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using GuardianSense/ KLTseanife Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Immediately Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard | CPSC.gov
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