Pennsylvania Childcare Licensing

Pennsylvania Childcare Immunization Requirements (2026)

Children enrolled in a licensed Pennsylvania childcare center must show proof of age-appropriate immunization. Pennsylvania requires documentation for 7 vaccine series, with limited medical and legally permitted exemptions.

Licensing Agency

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Certification Services →

Last updated: April 2026

Researched by the TotReady Research Team

Pennsylvania Immunization Requirements: The Specifics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pennsylvania Immunization Requirements Checklist

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

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Pennsylvania Immunization Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions

Which vaccines does Pennsylvania require for childcare enrollment?

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

Are immunization exemptions allowed in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania permits documented medical exemptions and, where state law allows, certain non-medical exemptions. Confirm the current exemption rules with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Certification Services.

When must immunization records be on file in Pennsylvania?

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

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