Arizona Childcare Licensing
Arizona Childcare Required Forms & Documents (2026)
Licensed childcare centers in Arizona must collect, complete, and retain specific forms for every enrolled child before care begins. The Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Care requires 6 distinct forms or documents — from enrollment agreements to emergency contacts to immunization records — to remain on file and available for inspection at all times.
Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamArizona Required Forms & Documents: The Specifics
Arizona childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Enrollment Form for every enrolled child (per Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Care).
Arizona childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Emergency Medical Authorization for every enrolled child (per Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Care).
Arizona childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Health and Medical Record for every enrolled child (per Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Care).
Arizona childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Immunization Documentation for every enrolled child (per Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Care).
Arizona childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Medication Consent for every enrolled child (per Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Care).
Arizona childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Parent Handbook Receipt for every enrolled child (per Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Care).
Arizona Required Forms & Documents at a Glance
| Enrollment Form | Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Care |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Authorization | Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Care |
| Health and Medical Record | Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Care |
| Immunization Documentation | Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Care |
| Medication Consent | Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Care |
| Parent Handbook Receipt | Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Care |
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Arizona Required Forms & Documents: Frequently Asked Questions
What forms are required for childcare enrollment in Arizona?
Arizona requires the following forms for each enrolled child: Enrollment Form; Emergency Medical Authorization; Health and Medical Record; Immunization Documentation; Medication Consent; Parent Handbook Receipt.
How long must Arizona childcare centers keep enrollment forms on file?
Arizona childcare licensing rules require that child records, including all required enrollment forms, be kept on file for the duration of enrollment and for a retention period after the child leaves. Contact the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Care to confirm the exact retention schedule.
What happens if a Arizona center is missing required child forms during an inspection?
Missing or incomplete required forms are a citable deficiency in a Arizona childcare licensing inspection. Fines; corrective action; license revocation under ARS §36-897.01
Does TotReady provide templates for Arizona required forms?
TotReady's enrollment form tool and incident report tool generate Arizona-ready documents pre-filled with the required fields. Visit /tools/enrollment-form and /tools/incident-report to get started.
Arizona childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Arizona administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Care before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.