Child Care and School Resources

Child Care Resources

This section contains information and resources about immunization rules in Montana regarding children entering licensed child care facilities. This information is for parents/guardians, child care staff, and healthcare providers.

Child Care Requirements

MT Child Care Immunization Requirements (updated 6/2025)
Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM 37.96.802) - Minimum Child Immunization Requirement
Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM 37.96.805) - Exemptions From Vaccinations

Childcare Certification of Immunization Form HES-101S

Child Care Certificate of Immunization HES-101CC (08/2023)

Preschool/K-12 Conditional Attendance Form HES-103

Preschool/K-12 Medical Exemption Form HES-101A

Religious Exemption Form HES-113 Childcare

Other Forms

History of Varicella Disease DPHHS-115 (07/201

Best Beginnings STARS to Quality
Child Care Licensing Website
Child Care Resource and Referral
Pneumococcal Vaccine Catch-Up Guide

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School Resources

This section contains information and resources about immunization rules and laws in Montana regarding children entering preschool-12th grade and post-secondary. This information is for parents/guardians, school staff, and healthcare providers.

Required Immunizations for Preschool-12th Grade (English)

Required Immunizations for Preschool-12th Grade (Spanish)

Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM 37.114.705) - Unconditional Attendance K-12 School Requirements
MT Code Annotated (School Laws)- Entry Requirements
MT Code Annotated (Preschool Definitions)
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
McKinney-Vento Act Information: Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program