The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

416.11(a)(3) · Corrected Feb 19, 2026

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.