Michigan requires immunization records and a child health statement before your child starts at a licensed child care center. The state also has a unique waiver process that requires a health department education session. Here's every form, the deadlines, and where to find what you need.
Last verified: August 26, 2026
Michigan Public Health Code (MCL 333.9215) requires all children in licensed child care to be age-appropriately immunized. The child's immunization record must be on file at the center before the child's first day of attendance or within the first week with documentation that appointments are scheduled.
Required immunizations for child care (age-appropriate doses):
Michigan LARA (Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) child care licensing rules require a child health statement for every child entering licensed care. The statement must be completed by a licensed healthcare provider and includes:
The initial health statement must be on file within 30 days of enrollment. Updates are required at least every 2 years (or annually for children under age 2).
(Source: LARA — Child Care Licensing; Michigan Admin. Code R 400.8140, accessed Aug 26, 2026)
Michigan licensing rules require child care centers to collect detailed emergency and health information at enrollment:
If your child requires medication at the center (including EpiPens, inhalers, or other emergency medication), you'll need a medication authorization form signed by the prescribing physician and updated annually.
(Source: LARA — Child Care Licensing Rules; Michigan Admin. Code R 400.8140, accessed Aug 26, 2026)
Michigan camp requirements depend on the type of camp:
(Source: LARA — Youth Camp Safety; MCL 722.1021, accessed Aug 26, 2026)
Licensed child care centers need immunization records + child health statement + emergency info form. Camps vary. Call ahead for the exact list.
Ask your pediatrician to print your child's record from MCIR. You can also access it through the Michigan Health & Wellness Portal. This shows exactly which doses are documented.
Bring the center's health statement form. Your pediatrician can complete the physical, update immunizations, and fill out all forms in one visit.
Immunization records should be on file by the first day; the health statement must be on file within 30 days. Keep copies of everything — you'll need them for kindergarten.
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Michigan allows medical waivers (physician certification), religious waivers, and philosophical waivers for child care immunization requirements. Since January 2015, parents claiming a non-medical waiver must first complete an immunization education session at their local health department before the waiver is issued.
Governing statute: MCL 333.9215.
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