Michigan Childcare Licensing

Michigan Childcare Immunization Requirements (2026)

Children enrolled in a licensed Michigan childcare center must show proof of age-appropriate immunization. Michigan requires documentation for 8 vaccine series, with limited medical and legally permitted exemptions.

Licensing Agency

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems →

Last updated: April 2026

Researched by the TotReady Research Team

Michigan Immunization Requirements: The Specifics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Michigan Immunization Requirements Checklist

  • DTaP
  • Polio
  • MMR
  • Varicella
  • Hib
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis A
  • Pneumococcal

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Michigan Immunization Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions

Which vaccines does Michigan require for childcare enrollment?

Michigan requires age-appropriate immunization records for: DTaP, Polio, MMR, Varicella, Hib, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Pneumococcal.

Are immunization exemptions allowed in Michigan?

Michigan permits documented medical exemptions and, where state law allows, certain non-medical exemptions. Confirm the current exemption rules with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems.

When must immunization records be on file in Michigan?

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

Michigan childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Michigan administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.