Maine Childcare Licensing
Maine Childcare Immunization Requirements (2026)
Children enrolled in a licensed Maine childcare center must show proof of age-appropriate immunization. Maine requires documentation for 11 vaccine series, with limited medical and legally permitted exemptions.
Licensing Agency
Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS), Children's Licensing and Investigation Unit →Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamMaine Immunization Requirements: The Specifics
Maine childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Measles immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Maine childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Mumps immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Maine childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Rubella immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Maine childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Diphtheria immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Maine childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Pertussis immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Maine childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Polio immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Maine childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Tetanus immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Maine childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Haemophilus influenzae Type b (Hib) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Maine childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Varicella (chickenpox) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Maine childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Hepatitis B immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Maine childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).
Maine Immunization Requirements Checklist
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Diphtheria
- Pertussis
- Polio
- Tetanus
- Haemophilus influenzae Type b (Hib)
- Varicella (chickenpox)
- Hepatitis B
- Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV)
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Maine Immunization Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions
Which vaccines does Maine require for childcare enrollment?
Maine requires age-appropriate immunization records for: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Polio, Tetanus, Haemophilus influenzae Type b (Hib), Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B, Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV).
Are immunization exemptions allowed in Maine?
Maine permits documented medical exemptions and, where state law allows, certain non-medical exemptions. Confirm the current exemption rules with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS), Children's Licensing and Investigation Unit.
When must immunization records be on file in Maine?
Maine requires up-to-date immunization documentation at enrollment, with records kept current in each child's file thereafter.
Maine childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Maine administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS), Children's Licensing and Investigation Unit before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.