ACFS operates the Child Care and Development (CCDF) Program with funding provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Child Care. The CCDF Program supports low-income working families through child care financial assistance and promotes children’s learning by improving the quality of early care, education and after-school programs. Eligibility requirements can be found on the application.

Child Care Development Fund Application 2024

Tribal Licensed Child Care Group Homes and Centers

Monitoring and Inspections

Consumer Statement and Education

Public Hearing Comment for CCDF Plan

2023-2025 CCDF Plan Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

External Links

To find a licensed child care provider in your county:
Great Start to Quality Early Childhood Education

For more information for parents and providers, visit:

• ChildCare Aware – a project of Office of Child Care
• ChildCare.net – Starting Your Own Child Care Facility
• Eastern Upper Peninsula Connections
• Child Care Licensing Search (LARA)
• Great Start to Quality
• Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
• QRIS Resource Guide
• Safe Kids Worldwide

For more information, contact:

CCDF Regulatory Specialist
2218 Shunk Road
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Phone: 906‑632‑5250
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Fax: 906‑632‑5266