Child and Family Care Resources Resources and Referral Selecting care for your child is a very important decision and Michigan State University recognizes that parents are the best judges of the setting that is most appropriate for their children. The service is free of charge to parents and OYC child care specialists will work with parents until a suitable match is found. Michigan State University students, faculty and staff are eligible to utilize the child care resource and referral service. During the referral process, OYC specialists will work with parents to clarify child care needs and identify possible providers. The OYC only refers parents to providers licensed by the Michigan Consumer and Industry Services Division.
Parents receive the names of care givers and information about how to conduct an interview.
Identify yourself as MSU faculty, student or staff. If necessary please leave a message on the answering machine and your call will be returned. You will then receive a list of providers and you may begin the process of interviewing and selecting an appropriate child care provider for your family. Parents are encouraged to interview each potential provider and visit the care location in order to effectively evaluate their child care options. MSU students, faculty and staff may call the referral service more than one time.