Ohio requires a health assessment and immunization documentation before your child starts at a licensed child care facility or residential camp. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) licenses child care centers; the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) sets immunization requirements. Here's every form, the deadlines, and where to find what you need.
Last verified: September 8, 2026
Ohio Administrative Code 5101:2-12-14 requires licensed child care programs to have a completed health assessment on file for each child. The standard form is JFS 01217 — Child's Health Assessment, completed by a licensed healthcare provider.
Timeline requirements:
Ohio law requires child care centers to verify that enrolled children have received the age-appropriate vaccines required under the Ohio Department of Health immunization schedule. The child care center must have written documentation of immunization status on file.
Acceptable documentation:
Ohio uses the Ohio IMPACT SIIS registry to track vaccinations statewide. Your pediatrician can pull your child's vaccination history from IMPACT SIIS and provide the required documentation. County health departments can also access and print registry records.
(Source: Ohio Department of Health — Childhood Immunization Requirements, accessed Aug 28, 2026)
ODJFS licensing rules (Ohio Administrative Code 5101:2-12-14) require child care programs to collect detailed health information at enrollment. The child care center's enrollment forms typically gather:
Allergy information should include a physician-completed action plan if the child has a diagnosed allergy requiring treatment. Ask your child's doctor to provide a written plan.
Ohio residential camps are licensed by the Ohio Department of Health under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3731. Camps in Ohio must ensure campers have documentation of required immunizations before arrival and collect a health history form.
What most Ohio camps require:
(Source: Ohio Department of Health — Camp Inspection Program, accessed Aug 28, 2026)
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