The annual Child Care/Preschool Immunization Status Report is due by January 15. This is a requirement, as outlined in the Day Care Immunization Rule, 10 CSR 20-28.040. Below are some frequently asked questions about the status report. 

Q. Who can I contact for assistance if I have questions when completing my child care report? 

A. You may contact the Bureau of Immunizations at (573) 751-6124. 

Q. I operate an unlicensed church-owned child care center. Is it necessary for me to complete the immunization status report? 

A. Yes, statute states, “As mandated by section 210.003, RSMo, the administrator of each public, private or parochial day care center, preschool or nursery school caring for ten (10) or more children shall have a record prepared showing the immunization status of every child enrolled in or attending a facility under the administrator’s jurisdiction.” 

Q. If I care for less than 10 children, must I complete and return this Immunization Status Report? 

A. Yes, this report must be returned even if you care for less than 10 children. If the Department does not receive your report, you will be considered non-compliant. However, if you have less than 10 children enrolled, you will only need to check the area that indicates you have less than 10 children and not complete the whole report. 

Q. Do I have to count my “before and after” school children? 

A. No, school children fall under the School Statute and are reported by the school they attend. 

Q. What is the best way to ensure that I have all the necessary information from parents when they have their children immunized? 

A. Develop a system to periodically review the immunization records of children attending your facility, and if the child is due for a vaccine, send a note to the parents. Request a copy of the updated immunization record from the parent or physician when the immunizations are given. You can also inform parents that they can easily access their child's immunization records through Docket. Docket® provides Missourians with a secure digital option to view their immunization history in Missouri’s State Registry, ShowMeVax. Using Docket® is optional. Docket® allows you to view your immunization history, check which vaccines you or your family may need now or in the future, and download or share a PDF copy of your immunization records for health, school, travel, and other purposes. Click on this tip sheet to learn how to access Docket and share it with your parents. 

Q. How do I access the report? 

A. The Child Care/Preschool Immunization Report (IMM.P.32) can be accessed here. You can print the current year's form and return it by mail, fax or email to childcareimmunizationreporting@health.mo.gov. 

Q. Can the report be filled out and submitted electronically? 

A. Yes, the report can be filled out and submitted electronically.