Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 722. Children § 722.117

Sec. 7.An original license shall be issued to a new child care organization during the first 6 months of operation.An original license expires 6 months after the date of issuance. The renewal of an original license is contingent upon the submission of a new application and approval by the department. At the end of the first 6 months of operation, the department shall either renew as a regular license or refuse to renew the original license as provided in section 11  1or modify to a provisional license as provided under section 7a(3). 2