Immunization Resources for Childcare Providers and Staff

The State of California requires children to receive certain immunizations to attend any private or public childcare center, day nursery, nursery school, family day care home, or development center. Laws also require staff and volunteers at these sites to show proof of certain vaccines as well.

As a childcare provider, you are required to enforce immunization requirements, maintain immunization records for your site, and submit reports. Make sure your site has a plan for collecting and documenting vaccine requirements. Help your students and staff be prepared on their first day! Here you will find resources available to help childcare providers comply with California immunization laws.

California Health and Safety Code Sections 120325-120375

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Immunization Requirements for Children | Immunization Requirements for Staff and Volunteers | Training for Schools and Pre-Kindergarten Staff | Implementing Immunization Requirements |
Resources for Childcare Staff

Immunization Requirements for Children, Staff and Volunteers at Childcare Facilities

Children enrolling in or continuing preschool/childcare must meet immunization requirements before starting and each age check point. In addition, the Day Care Facilities Immunization and Exceptions Law (SB792) requires staff and volunteers that work in a childcare settings to have certain immunizations before starting work. Below is a breakdown of the immunization requirements for children, staff, and volunteers.

Children

The following vaccines are required for all children attending a childcare facility and at each age checkpoint:

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Use the California Immunization Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten* handout to review and promote the required vaccines for children at your site.

Requisitos de Vacunación de California para Pre-Kínder (Spanish)
加利福尼亞州學前教育免疫要求 Pre-Kindergarten (Chinese)

*Parent-friendly versions are available on our Parent's and Guardians Resource page in multiple languages to handout and promote required vaccines.

Visit the Shots for School Childcare Immunizations Requirements web page for more information.

Staff and Volunteers

The following vaccines are required for all staff and volunteers working at a childcare facility:

Flu
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Measles

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Use the Requirements for Employees and Volunteers at Childcare Centers and Family Childcare Homes handout to review and promote vaccines required for staff and volunteers.

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Visit the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Immunization Branch Staff and Volunteer Immunization Requirements web page for more information.

Visit Our Vaccines for Children Birth-6 Years Page

Immunization Trainings for Childcare and School Staff

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The Immunization Unit provides no-cost trainings on state-mandated immunization requirements at childcares,
pre-kindergartens, and K-12 schools.

Trainings are open to all staff that transcribe and review immunization records, including:

• School Nurses,
• School Administrators,
• School Registrars,
• Health Technicians,
• Health IT Staff,
• School Aids, and
• Medical Assistants

Health care providers and social service agencies are welcome to attend as well.

See Training Dates & Times

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Verifying Required Child Immunizations

The following webpage provides a step-by-step guide to help staff verify and document student immunization status. Each step includes resources, handouts, and job aids needed to assist with enforcing immunization requirements, maintaining immunization records, and submitting reports.

Additional information can also be found in the California Immunization Handbook.

See Step-By-Step Guide \for Verifying Required Student Immunizations

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Resources for Childcare Staff

County of San Diego

Vaccines for All Ages and Stages—Learn more about which vaccines are recommended at different stages in life
School Vaccine Information for Parents and Guardians
Immunization Material Request—Request immunization materials for your site, including posters, handouts, and California School Immunization Records (blue cards).
Reportable Diseases and Conditions—Information on disease reporting requirements in San Diego County.
Child Care Sector—Information for families with children under 5 and early care/education providers.
San Diego Immunization Coalition (SDIC)

CDPH

Immunization Branch
- Shots for Schools
  - Regulation (2019 Changes)—Changes made in immunization laws and policies from 2019.
  - Child Care/Preschool Reporting Data
  - How Well Vaccinated is Your Child Care Facility—See vaccination rates of other schools and child care facilities in California
EZIZ.org—A One Stop Shop for Immunization Training and Resources
- California Immunizations Handbook (2021)—A guide on pre-kindergarten (child care) and school immunization requirements for programs and schools. Includes information on immunization requirements, conditional admission, documenting immunization records, and reporting.
- Vaccine Catch-up for School — Catch-up schedule to help track upcoming vaccine doses for students ages 7 or older that do not have an immunization record or are behind on their vaccines.
- Vaccine Acronyms & Abbreviations for Child Care and Schools