Vermont Childcare Licensing
Vermont Childcare Immunization Requirements (2026)
Children enrolled in a licensed Vermont childcare center must show proof of age-appropriate immunization. Vermont requires documentation for 5 vaccine series, with limited medical and legally permitted exemptions.
Licensing Agency
Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF), Child Development Division (CDD) — Child Care Licensing Unit →Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamVermont Immunization Requirements: The Specifics
Vermont childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Each child's file must document the child's current immunization status (Rule 5.1.3) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Vermont childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Immunization records must list each immunization administered and its date, updated after each additional dose (Rule 5.1.3) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Vermont childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Children in the process of complying per the Vermont recommended immunization schedule must have the required Vermont Department of Health form on file (Rule 5.1.3) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Vermont childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Children with a Vermont-allowed exemption must have the required Vermont Department of Health form on file (Rule 5.1.3) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Vermont childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Licensee must submit a Vermont Child Care Immunization Report to the VT Dept. of Health, Immunization Office at least once every 365 days, per 18 V.S.A. §§ 1120-1129 (Rule 5.1.4) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Vermont Immunization Requirements Checklist
- Each child's file must document the child's current immunization status (Rule 5.1.3)
- Immunization records must list each immunization administered and its date, updated after each additional dose (Rule 5.1.3)
- Children in the process of complying per the Vermont recommended immunization schedule must have the required Vermont Department of Health form on file (Rule 5.1.3)
- Children with a Vermont-allowed exemption must have the required Vermont Department of Health form on file (Rule 5.1.3)
- Licensee must submit a Vermont Child Care Immunization Report to the VT Dept. of Health, Immunization Office at least once every 365 days, per 18 V.S.A. §§ 1120-1129 (Rule 5.1.4)
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Vermont Immunization Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions
Which vaccines does Vermont require for childcare enrollment?
Vermont requires age-appropriate immunization records for: Each child's file must document the child's current immunization status (Rule 5.1.3), Immunization records must list each immunization administered and its date, updated after each additional dose (Rule 5.1.3), Children in the process of complying per the Vermont recommended immunization schedule must have the required Vermont Department of Health form on file (Rule 5.1.3), Children with a Vermont-allowed exemption must have the required Vermont Department of Health form on file (Rule 5.1.3), Licensee must submit a Vermont Child Care Immunization Report to the VT Dept. of Health, Immunization Office at least once every 365 days, per 18 V.S.A. §§ 1120-1129 (Rule 5.1.4).
Are immunization exemptions allowed in Vermont?
Vermont permits documented medical exemptions and, where state law allows, certain non-medical exemptions. Confirm the current exemption rules with the Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF), Child Development Division (CDD) — Child Care Licensing Unit.
When must immunization records be on file in Vermont?
Vermont requires up-to-date immunization documentation at enrollment, with records kept current in each child's file thereafter.
Vermont childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Vermont administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF), Child Development Division (CDD) — Child Care Licensing Unit before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.