Louisiana Childcare Licensing

Louisiana Childcare Immunization Requirements (2026)

Children enrolled in a licensed Louisiana childcare center must show proof of age-appropriate immunization. Louisiana requires documentation for 10 vaccine series, with limited medical and legally permitted exemptions.

Licensing Agency

Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), Bulletin 137 - Louisiana's Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations (LAC Title 28, Part CLXI) →

Last updated: April 2026

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Louisiana Immunization Requirements: The Specifics

Louisiana childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Required under La. R.S. 17:170: proof of immunization (or program in progress) presented at entry; chief administrators of licensed daycare centers must check records and enforce compliance immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Louisiana childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Louisiana childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Poliomyelitis (IPV/polio) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Louisiana childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Louisiana childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Hepatitis B immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Louisiana childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Varicella (chickenpox) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Louisiana childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Haemophilus influenzae Type B (Hib) - for children under 4 in Pre-K/Daycare/Head Start immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Louisiana childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV) and Rotavirus - for children under 4 in Pre-K/Daycare/Head Start immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Louisiana childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Immunization schedule set by the LA Department of Health (LDH) Office of Public Health (LAC Title 51, Part II, §701) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Louisiana childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Centers must make parents aware of influenza immunization information by November 1 of each year (§1915) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Louisiana Immunization Requirements Checklist

  • Required under La. R.S. 17:170: proof of immunization (or program in progress) presented at entry; chief administrators of licensed daycare centers must check records and enforce compliance
  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP)
  • Poliomyelitis (IPV/polio)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
  • Haemophilus influenzae Type B (Hib) - for children under 4 in Pre-K/Daycare/Head Start
  • Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV) and Rotavirus - for children under 4 in Pre-K/Daycare/Head Start
  • Immunization schedule set by the LA Department of Health (LDH) Office of Public Health (LAC Title 51, Part II, §701)
  • Centers must make parents aware of influenza immunization information by November 1 of each year (§1915)

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Louisiana Immunization Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions

Which vaccines does Louisiana require for childcare enrollment?

Louisiana requires age-appropriate immunization records for: Required under La. R.S. 17:170: proof of immunization (or program in progress) presented at entry; chief administrators of licensed daycare centers must check records and enforce compliance, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP), Poliomyelitis (IPV/polio), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Hepatitis B, Varicella (chickenpox), Haemophilus influenzae Type B (Hib) - for children under 4 in Pre-K/Daycare/Head Start, Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV) and Rotavirus - for children under 4 in Pre-K/Daycare/Head Start, Immunization schedule set by the LA Department of Health (LDH) Office of Public Health (LAC Title 51, Part II, §701), Centers must make parents aware of influenza immunization information by November 1 of each year (§1915).

Are immunization exemptions allowed in Louisiana?

Louisiana permits documented medical exemptions and, where state law allows, certain non-medical exemptions. Confirm the current exemption rules with the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), Bulletin 137 - Louisiana's Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations (LAC Title 28, Part CLXI).

When must immunization records be on file in Louisiana?

Louisiana requires up-to-date immunization documentation at enrollment, with records kept current in each child's file thereafter.

Louisiana childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Louisiana administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), Bulletin 137 - Louisiana's Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations (LAC Title 28, Part CLXI) before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.