South Carolina requires proof of immunization before your child can attend licensed childcare. The documentation is governed by the same statute that covers school enrollment — SC Code §44-29-180 — and administered by SC DHEC. Here's every form, who fills it out, and where to get it.
Last verified: September 8, 2026
SC Code §44-29-180 requires all children attending licensed childcare facilities in South Carolina to have documented proof of age-appropriate immunizations before enrollment. The official documentation is a signed immunization certificate from a licensed healthcare provider or SC DHEC.
Required immunizations for child care (age-appropriate):
South Carolina childcare licensing regulations require a health assessment or physical examination for children entering licensed childcare. The SC Department of Social Services (DSS) licensing standards require documentation that the child is in suitable health for participation in a group childcare setting.
Most licensed childcare centers in South Carolina require a completed health form that includes a recent well-child exam. Contact your specific childcare center for the form they require — many use an SC DSS-approved form or accept your pediatrician's standard health clearance documentation.
(Source: SC Department of Social Services — Child Care; SC childcare licensing regulations, accessed Aug 31, 2026)
If you've lost your child's immunization record, South Carolina's SIMON (South Carolina Immunization Record) registry is the recovery tool. Most South Carolina providers report doses to SIMON. Ask your pediatrician or visit a county health department to request a printout.
For children who received some doses outside South Carolina, bring documentation of those doses so your South Carolina provider can enter them into SIMON.
(Source: SC DHEC — South Carolina Immunization Registry (SIMON), accessed Aug 31, 2026)
Camp health form requirements in South Carolina depend on the type of program:
(Source: SC Department of Social Services — Child Care, accessed Aug 31, 2026)
Licensed childcare centers need an immunization certificate and a health assessment. Camps may have their own health forms. Call ahead and get the exact list before the doctor visit.
Bring any program-specific forms. Your pediatrician can update immunizations, complete the health assessment, and print a SIMON immunization record — all in one visit.
Turn in completed forms to the childcare center or camp office. Keep copies of everything — the same immunization certificate works for school enrollment.
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South Carolina recognizes medical and religious exemptions from childcare immunization requirements under SC Code §44-29-180. Medical exemptions require documentation from a licensed physician. Religious exemptions require a written statement. For exemption forms and the official process, contact the SC DHEC — Immunization Program.
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