Florida Childcare Licensing

Florida Childcare Immunization Requirements (2026)

Children enrolled in a licensed Florida childcare center must show proof of age-appropriate immunization. Florida requires documentation for 8 vaccine series, with limited medical and legally permitted exemptions.

Licensing Agency

Florida Department of Children and Families, Child Care Licensing →

Last updated: April 2026

Researched by the TotReady Research Team

Florida Immunization Requirements: The Specifics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Florida Immunization Requirements Checklist

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

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Florida Immunization Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions

Which vaccines does Florida require for childcare enrollment?

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

Are immunization exemptions allowed in Florida?

Florida permits documented medical exemptions and, where state law allows, certain non-medical exemptions. Confirm the current exemption rules with the Florida Department of Children and Families, Child Care Licensing.

When must immunization records be on file in Florida?

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

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