Immunization Requirements for Licensed Daycare in Saskatchewan | Daisy Days

Before enrolling your child in licensed daycare in Saskatchewan, you’ll need to provide immunization documentation. This guide explains what’s required, what Saskatchewan Health Authority recommends, and how to handle exemptions if your family has made different choices around immunization.

Saskatchewan’s Approach to Daycare Immunization Requirements

Saskatchewan does not have a mandatory immunization law for daycare attendance — immunization is not legally required for childcare enrollment. However, licensed daycare centres are strongly recommended by the Saskatchewan Health Authority to require one of the following at enrollment:

• A current immunization record showing that the child is up to date on routine childhood vaccines, OR
• A signed parental exemption form acknowledging that the child is not immunized and that the family understands the implications for the child and the group during outbreak situations

Recommended Immunizations for Saskatchewan Children Attending Daycare

The Saskatchewan Health Authority recommends children attending group care settings be up to date on:

• DTaP-IPV-Hib (diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Hib) — typically at 2, 4, and 6 months, with boosters
• Pneumococcal vaccine — at 2 and 4 months with booster
• Rotavirus — at 2 and 4 months (oral)
• Meningococcal — at 12 months
• MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) — at 12 months with booster
• Varicella (chickenpox) — at 15 months with booster
• MMRV booster — at 4-6 years

Your child’s immunization record is available from your family physician, Saskatchewan Health Authority public health office, or via your Saskatchewan Health Authority account (MySaskHealth portal).

What Happens During a Disease Outbreak at a Daycare?

During a vaccine-preventable disease outbreak at a licensed daycare (e.g., measles), the Saskatchewan Health Authority may require unimmunized children to stay home for the duration of the outbreak period. This is a public health protection measure and applies to children with both exemptions and incomplete immunization schedules.

This potential disruption is worth considering when making immunization decisions for children who attend group care settings.

Daisy Days Daycare’s Immunization Policy

Contact Daisy Days Daycare directly at 306-807-3233 or info@daisydaysdaycare.com for our current immunization documentation requirements and exemption policy. We follow Saskatchewan Health Authority guidance and work with families to ensure the health and safety of all children in our care.

Contact Daisy Days Daycare to discuss enrollment requirements.
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