School, child care and camp health forms for clinicians

School entry exams, medication authorizations, dental and eye certificates, child care health reports and staff exams, grouped by state, plus camp and DoDEA forms.

Schools, child care programs and camps need a clinician's signature before a child can enroll or take medication on site. The forms clinicians see most are school entry exams, such as Illinois' Certificate of Child Health Examination, Connecticut's Health Assessment Record (HAR-3) and Virginia's School Entrance Health Form (MCH 213G), and medication orders like Maryland's School Medication Administration Authorization Form. This hub lists 78 forms by state, along with dental and eye certificates, child care health reports, staff exams and the national camper health form.

On the exam forms, the parent fills in the history and the clinician completes the exam, immunizations and signature; most go back to the school through the parent. Some must be renewed: DC's Universal Health Certificate every year, and Maryland's medication form yearly or when the dose changes. Dental and eye certificates are for dentists, hygienists, optometrists and ophthalmologists. Of these forms, 22 have a Spanish version. Vero Documents fills PDF forms from the visit note and the chart, and the clinician reviews and signs.

Federal

Physician and dentist certify that a child enrolling in DoDEA's Sure Start pre-kindergarten program is in satisfactory health, free of communicable disease, and up to date on immunizations.

Completed by
Physician/primary care manager (Section II) and dentist (Section III)
Issued by
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English

Nationwide

National model camper health form: parent health history (Form 1) plus the child's health-care provider review, activity restrictions and recommendations (Form 2) for day and resident camps.

Completed by
Child's health-care provider (physician, NP, PA)
Issued by
American Camp Association (with AAP Council on School Health and Association of Camp Nurses)
Format
PDF
Language
English

California

Health screening (general health, TB) showing a licensee, employee or volunteer can perform their duties in a licensed community care or child care facility.

Completed by
Physician, PA, NP or RN performing the health screening
Issued by
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English

Connecticut

Registro de la Evaluación de Salud

Documents the health assessment (physical, oral health screening, immunizations) required before public school entry and again in grade 6 or 7 and grade 9 or 10 (C.G.S. 10-204a, 10-206).

Completed by
Physician, APRN, PA (oral health part by dentist/dental hygienist or provider)
Issued by
Connecticut State Department of Education
Format
PDF
Language
English

District of Columbia

Annual dental provider assessment required for students in DC schools and child care (D.C. Code 38-602).

Completed by
Dentist (dental provider)
Issued by
DC Health (District of Columbia Department of Health)
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English and Spanish

Certificado Universal de Salud

Annual health certificate required for every child attending DC public, charter, private schools, child care and youth programs (D.C. Code 38-602): physical exam, immunizations, screenings, health history.

Completed by
Licensed health care provider (physician, NP, PA)
Issued by
DC Health (District of Columbia Department of Health)
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English and Spanish

Florida

Certifies the health examination required within one year before entry into a Florida school (s. 1003.22, F.S.); also used for child care/pre-K entry.

Completed by
Physician, ARNP, PA or other legally qualified health care professional
Issued by
Florida Department of Health
Format
PDF
Language
English

Georgia

Hawaii

Required health record for entry to a Hawaii school or preschool: physical examination within one year before entry and before 7th grade, plus immunizations.

Completed by
Physician, APRN or PA licensed in the U.S.
Issued by
Hawaii State Department of Education / Department of Health
Format
PDF
Language
English

Certifies TB clearance (risk assessment, symptom screen, TST/IGRA or CXR) required for school, child care and other settings in Hawaii.

Completed by
Licensed practitioner (physician, APRN, PA)
Issued by
Hawaii State Department of Health, Tuberculosis Control Program
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English

Supplement to DOE Form 14 recording developmental, vision, hearing and other screenings and special care needs for children in licensed child care/preschool.

Completed by
Physician, NP, APRN or PA (or clinic)
Issued by
Hawaii Department of Human Services, Benefit, Employment & Support Services Division
Format
PDF
Language
English

Medical report and TB clearance for child care applicants, employees and household members in licensed child care facilities.

Completed by
Physician (MD/DO), PA, APRN or NP
Issued by
Hawaii Department of Human Services, Benefit, Employment & Support Services Division
Format
Word document
Language
English

Illinois

Certificado de Examen de Salud Infantil

Documents the required school/child care health examination (history, physical, immunizations, lead, diabetes and TB risk, developmental/social-emotional screening) for Illinois school entry, grades K, 6 and 9, and child care enrollment.

Completed by
Physician, APRN or PA (health care provider performing the exam)
Issued by
Illinois Department of Public Health
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English and Spanish

Proves the dental examination required for children in kindergarten and grades 2, 6 and 9 (77 Ill. Adm. Code 665), with oral health status and treatment needs.

Completed by
Licensed dentist
Issued by
Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Oral Health
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English and Spanish

Eye doctor's report back to the school after a child is referred from the state vision screening program.

Completed by
Optometrist or ophthalmologist
Issued by
Illinois Department of Public Health, Vision and Hearing Program
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English

Iowa

Proof of the dental screening required for children newly enrolling in kindergarten and ninth grade in Iowa (Iowa Code 135.17).

Completed by
Kindergarten: dentist, dental hygienist, physician, nurse, ARNP or PA; ninth grade: dentist or dental hygienist
Issued by
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Oral Health Center
Format
PDF
Language
English

Proof of the child vision screening required for kindergarten and third grade enrollment (Iowa Code 135.39D / 641.52), with an eye-exam section for referrals.

Completed by
Licensed provider or trained vision screener; eye exam section by optometrist/ophthalmologist
Issued by
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Format
PDF
Language
English

Kansas

Child health assessment required no later than 60 days after enrollment in a Kansas licensed child care facility, including providers' own children.

Completed by
Licensed physician or nurse approved to perform health assessments (KBH nurse)
Issued by
Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Child Care Licensing
Format
PDF
Language
English

Kentucky

Documents the preventive health care examination required within 12 months before first entering a Kentucky public school and within one year before entry to sixth grade (702 KAR 1:160).

Completed by
Physician, APRN, PA or health department
Issued by
Kentucky Department of Education, Division of District Support
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English

Maine

Sample school medication authorization with parent consent and a healthcare provider statement/order for medication during school hours.

Completed by
Prescriber (healthcare provider)
Issued by
Maine Department of Education, School Health Services
Format
Word document
Language
English and Spanish

Biennial certification that a nursery school licensee/staff member is free from communicable disease (22 M.R.S. 8402).

Completed by
Licensed physician, NP or PA
Issued by
Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services, Child Care Licensing
Format
PDF
Language
English

Maryland

Documents the physical examination required for students entering a Maryland public school for the first time (COMAR 13A.05.05.07).

Completed by
Physician, NP or PA
Issued by
Maryland State Department of Education / Maryland Department of Health
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English

Certifies blood lead test dates and results (or documents parental refusal) required before entry into child care, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten or first grade in Maryland.

Completed by
Health care provider or school health professional/designee
Issued by
Maryland Department of Health, Environmental Health Bureau
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English

Health inventory required for children entering licensed child care or nursery school (COMAR 13A.15-13A.18): parent history plus provider child health assessment.

Completed by
Physician or nurse practitioner (health care provider)
Issued by
Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood, Office of Child Care
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English

Medical evaluation of child care providers, staff and household members showing they can safely care for children of the ages served.

Completed by
Physician, registered physician assistant or certified registered nurse practitioner
Issued by
Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood, Office of Child Care
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English

Massachusetts

Medical examination required for family child care licensees, certified assistants and household members caring for children in a licensed family child care home.

Completed by
Physician or health care professional
Issued by
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
Format
PDF
Language
English

Michigan

Child health appraisal (exam, screenings, immunizations) used for enrollment in licensed child care centers, preschool/GSRP and school entry so the program can meet the child's health needs.

Completed by
Physician, NP or PA (Section III immunizations may be transcribed by staff)
Issued by
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Format
PDF
Language
English

Physician statement requested by child care licensing on whether an applicant, licensee or household member has a physical or mental condition affecting the care of children.

Completed by
Physician
Issued by
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP), Child Care Licensing
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English

Minnesota

Health care source's summary of a child's physical exam and health status required at enrollment in a Minnesota licensed child care center (Minn. R. 9503.0070).

Completed by
Health care source (physician, NP, PA or public health clinic)
Issued by
Minnesota Department of Human Services (child care licensing, now Department of Children, Youth, and Families)
Format
PDF
Language
English

Missouri

Medical examination certifying that a child care provider, staff member or household member is free of communicable disease and able to care for children.

Completed by
Licensed physician, or RN under physician supervision
Issued by
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood - Child Care Compliance
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English

Montana

Declaración de Salud Pediátrica

Medical professional's statement on a child's health required for enrollment in Montana licensed child care (ARM 37.95.128).

Completed by
Medical professional (physician, PA, APRN)
Issued by
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Bureau
Format
PDF
Language
English and Spanish

Care plan for a child with special health needs or ongoing medication in licensed child care, approved by the child's health care provider.

Completed by
Health care provider (approval and signature)
Issued by
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Bureau
Format
PDF
Language
English

Nebraska

Documents the visual evaluation required for school entry at the beginner grade and for out-of-state transfers (Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-214).

Completed by
Physician, PA, APRN or optometrist
Issued by
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, School Health Program
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English and Spanish

Convenience form documenting the physical examination required for school entry (kindergarten/beginner grade), seventh grade and transfers from out of state (Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-214).

Completed by
Physician, PA or APRN
Issued by
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, School Health Program
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English and Spanish

New Jersey

Standard health record documenting a child's physical exam, immunizations and screenings for child care centers, preschool and school entry and WIC.

Completed by
Physician, APN or PA
Issued by
New Jersey Department of Health (endorsed by AAP-NJ and NJAFP)
Format
PDF
Language
English

New York

Documents the physical examination required for new entrants and students in grades pre-K/K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11, sports participation, working papers and CSE/CPSE.

Completed by
Private health care provider (physician, NP, PA) or school medical director
Issued by
New York State Education Department, Office of Student Support Services
Format
PDF
Language
English

Optional certificate a school may request showing a dental health assessment within the past 12 months (Education Law 903).

Completed by
Dentist or dental hygienist
Issued by
New York State Education Department, Office of Student Support Services
Format
Word document
Language
English

North Carolina

Formulario de Evaluación de Salud y Transmisión de Carolina del Norte

Transmits the health assessment required within 12 months before a child first enters a North Carolina public school (G.S. 130A-440).

Completed by
Physician, PA, NP or local health department
Issued by
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Public Instruction
Format
PDF
Language
English and Spanish

Children's Medical Report (Español)

Physical examination report required for children enrolling in North Carolina licensed child care centers and family child care homes.

Completed by
Licensed physician or authorized agent (PA, NP)
Issued by
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education
Format
PDF
Language
English and Spanish

Pre-employment statement that a child care center staff member is emotionally and physically fit to care for children (10A NCAC 09 .0701).

Completed by
Health care professional
Issued by
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education
Format
PDF
Language
English

TB risk questionnaire and test results required for child care center staff and family child care home operators (10A NCAC 09 .0701, .1702, .1729).

Completed by
Licensed health care professional
Issued by
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education
Format
PDF
Language
English and Spanish

Pennsylvania

Health assessment and immunization record required for children in certified child care centers, group and family child care homes (55 Pa. Code 3270.131, 3280.131, 3290.131).

Completed by
Physician, CRNP or physician assistant
Issued by
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English

Initial and biennial health assessment (including TB testing) for child care staff (55 Pa. Code 3270.151, 3280.151, 3290.151).

Completed by
Physician, physician assistant or CRNP
Issued by
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Format
PDF
Language
English

Tennessee

Physician report on a child care provider/applicant's physical and mental fitness for approval, licensure or employment in child care.

Completed by
Physician
Issued by
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services
Format
PDF
Language
English

Texas

Virginia

Mancomunidad de Virginia Formulario de Salud Para El Ingreso Escolar

Required school-entry health form: Part II certification of immunization and Part III comprehensive physical examination report for children entering Virginia public kindergarten or first grade, or entering from out of state.

Completed by
Physician, NP, PA or health department official
Issued by
Virginia Department of Health
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English and Spanish

Washington

West Virginia

Health assessment required for children enrolled in West Virginia licensed child care (a HealthCheck exam report may be attached instead).

Completed by
MD, DO, PA or CRNP
Issued by
West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education
Format
PDF
Language
English

Medical history and examination report for child care providers showing they can safely care for children.

Completed by
MD, DO, PA or CRNP
Issued by
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (now Department of Human Services)
Format
PDF
Language
English

Wisconsin

Informe de Salud Infantil - Centros de Cuidado Infantil

Health examination report required for children enrolling in Wisconsin licensed child care centers (DCF 251), repeated per age schedule.

Completed by
Physician, PA or other EPSDT (HealthCheck) provider
Issued by
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Division of Early Care and Education
Format
Fillable PDF
Language
English and Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination due?

Illinois requires the exam for school entry, for kindergarten, sixth and ninth grade, and for child care enrollment, and the parent returns it to the school by October 15. Exams done after January 1, 2025 must use the updated form, which adds social-emotional and developmental screening. The clinician completes pages 2 and 3: the physical, screenings, immunization verification and signature. A Spanish version, the Certificado de Examen de Salud Infantil, is available.

Who can sign a school medication authorization form?

An authorized prescriber. Connecticut's Authorization for the Administration of Medication by School, Child Care, and Youth Camp Personnel accepts a physician, dentist, APRN, PA, optometrist or podiatrist, and one form covers schools, licensed child care and youth camps. Maryland's school form accepts a physician, NP, PA or dentist. It is valid for one year: a new form is needed each year for each medication, and whenever the dose changes. The parent signs the consent section on both.

Is the Virginia School Entrance Health Form available in Spanish?

Yes. The MCH 213G is available in Spanish and in Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Korean, Pashto, Russian, Swahili, Tagalog, Ukrainian and Vietnamese. The parent completes Part I. The clinician completes Part II, the certification of immunization, and Part III, the comprehensive physical examination report. The physical must be done within 12 months of school entry. The form is fillable and has an electronic signature checkbox.

Which grades need the Required NYS School Health Examination Form?

New entrants, and students in pre-K or kindergarten and grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. The same form covers sports participation, working papers and CSE or CPSE evaluations. A private physician, NP or PA, or the school medical director, completes the health history, exam, screenings and activity clearance. It goes to the school through the parent or directly to the school health office. New York City public schools use their own CH-205 form.