Arkansas childcare facilities licensed by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education (DCCECE) require documented immunizations and a current health statement before a child can attend. Whether you're enrolling in a Little Rock daycare, a Fayetteville preschool, or a summer camp in the Ozarks, here is every form and the timeline — all cited to Arkansas regulations.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
Arkansas requires a written health statement for all children enrolling in a licensed childcare facility. Under DCCECE Minimum Licensing Requirements, the health statement must be completed by a licensed physician, APRN, or physician assistant within 12 months prior to enrollment or within 30 days after the child's first day of attendance.
What the exam covers:
Under Arkansas Department of Health immunization requirements and DCCECE licensing regulations, Arkansas childcare centers require documentation of age-appropriate immunizations before a child can attend. The daycare/preschool schedule includes:
Arkansas note: Arkansas recognizes medical, religious, and philosophical exemptions for childcare immunization requirements. However, during a disease outbreak, unvaccinated children may be excluded from the facility regardless of exemption status.
Arkansas summer day camps and residential camps have their own health documentation requirements. Camp health forms typically include:
Camp-specific forms vary by program. Camps in the Ozarks, Hot Springs, and central Arkansas each have their own form packets. Contact your camp's health director for specific requirements and submission deadlines — most Arkansas camps begin collecting health forms 30–60 days before the session starts.
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