Arizona Childcare Licensing

Arizona Childcare Immunization Requirements (2026)

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

Licensing Agency

Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Care →

Last updated: April 2026

Researched by the TotReady Research Team

Arizona Immunization Requirements: The Specifics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arizona Immunization Requirements Checklist

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

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Arizona Immunization Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions

Which vaccines does Arizona require for childcare enrollment?

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

Are immunization exemptions allowed in Arizona?

Arizona permits documented medical exemptions and, where state law allows, certain non-medical exemptions. Confirm the current exemption rules with the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Care.

When must immunization records be on file in Arizona?

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

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