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Immunization documentation requirements for these children are waived as of the date of a signed purchase order for as long as the child is cared for by this provider or another provider type listed above. 5. Who attends a public school in Virginia or a private school that is accredited by the Virginia Department of Education.
Child Experiencing Homelessness
Families of a child experiencing homelessness that cannot provide documentation of their child’s immunizations at the time of application may be conditionally approved for services for a period not to exceed 90 days. The Child Care Worker will select, Not Verified, as the verification source in VaCMS. The Child Care Worker will receive a task/reminder in VaCMS on the 45th day if the verification source has not been updated in VaCMS.
Immunization Form
The current form required by the Virginia Department of Health (“School Entrance Health Form” MCH- 213G may be downloaded from the Virginia Department of Health website. The Certificate of Religious Exemption Form (CRE-1) may also be downloaded from the Virginia Department of Health website. Instructions for both forms can be found at the Virginia Department of Health website. The Childhood Immunization Certification Form may be downloaded from the Virginia Department of Health website.
Subsequent Documentation
Parents must provide documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years, once between each child’s fourth and sixth birthday, and as indicated by a physician or designee.
K. Children of Owners/Operators of Family Day Home
An owner or operator of a family day home is not eligible to receive a child care subsidy payment for their own child if that child will be cared for in the home of the owner or operator.