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