Immunization reporting requirements for child care providers and educators

We recently shared some information with licensed child care providers from the state Department of Health (DOH) about immunization reporting that is required by Nov. 1. According to the DOH, “Washington State law requires Early Learning Programs to complete and file an Immunization Status Report each year by November 1. Programs required to report include licensed Child Care centers, Preschools, ECEAP contractors and Head Start programs. Licensed Family Child Care Homes with 12 children or less are exempt for the reporting requirement.”

• Providers who are required to report can do so online or through a downloadable form.
• Parents or providers who are unsure about what the immunization requirements are for children’s attendance from preschool through K-12 school can view the list on DOH’s website.
• DOH has a webpage with links to the state laws and rules that govern immunizations and reporting.
• Child care providers who have questions can contact DOH at OICPSchools@doh.wa.gov or 360-236-3595.

We’ve added links to the immunization schedule and reporting requirements to several of our webpages as a resource for families and child care providers:

• Information for parents and families
• Information for child care providers and educators
• Useful websites
• Childhood disease prevention and health promotion