Are school-age children enrolled in a public school required to have these health records on file at the facility?

• A. Not required
• B. Always required
• C. Required only if immunizations are incomplete
• D. Required only for out-of-state students

Answer: (A)

Health records for immunizations and related health information are typically the school's responsibility for students who are enrolled in public school. When a child is school-age and attends public school, the school district keeps the relevant health records, not the child care facility. Therefore, the facility generally does not require these health records to be on file simply because the child is attending public school. The facility may still need other safety-related information (emergency contacts, allergies, medical conditions that affect care, medications with proper authorization), but the full health/immunization file isn’t usually required from school-age children in public school. If a child attends the facility for before/after school care or on non-school days, the exact documentation needed can vary by local rules, so it’s good to check the specific licensing requirements in your area.