Alaska Childcare Licensing

Alaska Childcare Immunization Requirements (2026)

Children enrolled in a licensed Alaska childcare center must show proof of age-appropriate immunization. Alaska requires documentation for 4 vaccine series, with limited medical and legally permitted exemptions.

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Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program →

Last updated: April 2026

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Alaska Immunization Requirements: The Specifics

Alaska childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Before admission, the facility must obtain from the parent a valid immunization certificate or evidence the child is exempt (7 AAC 57.550(a)) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Alaska childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Acceptable documentation: the child's original immunization record or a physician/provider-documented record showing the dates each required immunization was administered (7 AAC 57.550(b)) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Alaska childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Required immunizations follow the Alaska childhood immunization schedule (e.g., DTaP/Tdap, polio/IPV, MMR, Hib, hepatitis B, varicella, pneumococcal/PCV) per the Alaska Division of Public Health childhood schedule immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Alaska childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Exemptions permitted: medical exemption, religious exemption, and provisional/temporary exemption for homeless or foster children lacking records (7 AAC 57.550(c)); provisional 30-day enrollment for children lacking available records (7 AAC 57.550(k)); up to 60-day provisional admission in medically underserved communities (7 AAC 57.550(e)) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Alaska Immunization Requirements Checklist

  • Before admission, the facility must obtain from the parent a valid immunization certificate or evidence the child is exempt (7 AAC 57.550(a))
  • Acceptable documentation: the child's original immunization record or a physician/provider-documented record showing the dates each required immunization was administered (7 AAC 57.550(b))
  • Required immunizations follow the Alaska childhood immunization schedule (e.g., DTaP/Tdap, polio/IPV, MMR, Hib, hepatitis B, varicella, pneumococcal/PCV) per the Alaska Division of Public Health childhood schedule
  • Exemptions permitted: medical exemption, religious exemption, and provisional/temporary exemption for homeless or foster children lacking records (7 AAC 57.550(c)); provisional 30-day enrollment for children lacking available records (7 AAC 57.550(k)); up to 60-day provisional admission in medically underserved communities (7 AAC 57.550(e))

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Alaska Immunization Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions

Which vaccines does Alaska require for childcare enrollment?

Alaska requires age-appropriate immunization records for: Before admission, the facility must obtain from the parent a valid immunization certificate or evidence the child is exempt (7 AAC 57.550(a)), Acceptable documentation: the child's original immunization record or a physician/provider-documented record showing the dates each required immunization was administered (7 AAC 57.550(b)), Required immunizations follow the Alaska childhood immunization schedule (e.g., DTaP/Tdap, polio/IPV, MMR, Hib, hepatitis B, varicella, pneumococcal/PCV) per the Alaska Division of Public Health childhood schedule, Exemptions permitted: medical exemption, religious exemption, and provisional/temporary exemption for homeless or foster children lacking records (7 AAC 57.550(c)); provisional 30-day enrollment for children lacking available records (7 AAC 57.550(k)); up to 60-day provisional admission in medically underserved communities (7 AAC 57.550(e)).

Are immunization exemptions allowed in Alaska?

Alaska permits documented medical exemptions and, where state law allows, certain non-medical exemptions. Confirm the current exemption rules with the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program.

When must immunization records be on file in Alaska?

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

Alaska childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Alaska administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.