Georgia Childcare Licensing
Georgia Childcare Immunization Requirements (2026)
Children enrolled in a licensed Georgia childcare center must show proof of age-appropriate immunization. Georgia requires documentation for 8 vaccine series, with limited medical and legally permitted exemptions.
Licensing Agency
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning →Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamGeorgia Immunization Requirements: The Specifics
Georgia childcare licensing requires age-appropriate DTaP immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Georgia childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Polio immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Georgia childcare licensing requires age-appropriate MMR immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Georgia childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Varicella immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Georgia childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Hib immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Georgia childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Hepatitis B immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Georgia childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Hepatitis A immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Georgia childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Pneumococcal immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Georgia Immunization Requirements Checklist
- DTaP
- Polio
- MMR
- Varicella
- Hib
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis A
- Pneumococcal
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Georgia Immunization Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions
Which vaccines does Georgia require for childcare enrollment?
Georgia requires age-appropriate immunization records for: DTaP, Polio, MMR, Varicella, Hib, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Pneumococcal.
Are immunization exemptions allowed in Georgia?
Georgia permits documented medical exemptions and, where state law allows, certain non-medical exemptions. Confirm the current exemption rules with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.
When must immunization records be on file in Georgia?
Georgia requires up-to-date immunization documentation at enrollment, with records kept current in each child's file thereafter.
Georgia childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Georgia administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.