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Idaho daycare and camp health forms:
what you need before enrollment.

Idaho licensed childcare centers must verify immunization records for every enrolled child under Idaho Code §39-4801 and IDAPA childcare licensing rules. Camp programs have additional requirements. Here is what's required, where to get it, and the timeline.

Last verified: September 1, 2026

Required Documents

1. Immunization record for childcare

Under Idaho Code §39-4801, children entering preschool or childcare must have a signed immunization record. The childcare immunization schedule includes age-appropriate doses of:

DTaP — age-appropriate doses per the CDC schedule
Hepatitis A — 2 doses (first dose at 12 months)
Hepatitis B — 3 doses (series begins at birth)
Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) — age-appropriate doses
MMR — first dose at 12 months
Polio (IPV) — age-appropriate doses
PCV13 (Pneumococcal) — age-appropriate doses
Varicella — first dose at 12 months

Verify in Idaho IRIS: Ask your child's pediatrician to check IRIS (Idaho's Immunization Reminder Information System) for completeness. Most Idaho providers report doses to the registry. (Source: Idaho Code §39-4801; Idaho DHW, accessed Sept 1, 2026)

2. Health history and emergency information

Idaho childcare licensing rules (IDAPA) require each enrolled child to have health and emergency documentation on file. The center must maintain:

Known allergies (food, medication, environmental) and allergy action plans
Chronic conditions requiring special attention (asthma, diabetes, seizures)
Current medications, dosing instructions, and physician authorization for medication administration
Emergency contacts (at least two, separate from parent/guardian)
Physician's name, phone number, and preferred hospital
Authorization for emergency medical treatment

The childcare center provides their specific enrollment health form. Complete it before the first day — Idaho centers must have health and emergency information on file for each child.

Physical exam: Idaho does not require a physical exam for childcare enrollment at the state level, but many Idaho childcare centers request one. Check with your specific center for their requirements. (Source: IDAPA childcare licensing rules; Idaho DHW, accessed Sept 1, 2026)

3. Day camp and residential camp requirements

Idaho camps follow health documentation requirements set by their licensing authority and the American Camp Association (for ACA-accredited programs). Typical requirements include:

A health history form completed by the parent
A physician-signed physical exam (most camps require within the prior 12–24 months)
Current immunization records
Allergy and medication action plans with authorization forms
Emergency treatment consent signed by the parent

Contact your camp directly for specific forms and deadlines. Most Idaho camps begin collecting health documentation 30–60 days before the session starts.

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Idaho daycare and camp health forms:what you need before enrollment.

1. Immunization record for childcare

2. Health history and emergency information

3. Day camp and residential camp requirements

Every person gets one health story, and one private Family Stork email address every clinic already knows how to use.

One health story. One email address every clinic already knows how to use.

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