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