09/16/2025
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California Physical Exam Requirements:
In the Golden State, ensuring the well-being of students is a top priority. California law mandates that students get a physical examination before kindergarten or (if not yet enrolled in school) first-time first-grade entry. You can find more about the California requirements here, but we’ve summarized the basics for you. These exams will help you and your child with the following:
Early Intervention: Pre-kindergarten or first-grade physicals help identify potential health concerns for you and your family at an early age, allowing for early intervention.
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles: Physical examinations offer an opportunity to educate students and their families about the importance of leading healthy lifestyles, including proper nutrition, exercise, and preventive care. This will likely accompany the health education your child will receive in school.
Immunizations: At your child’s physical, he or she will receive the shots that are required for school enrollment. Don’t worry—we have stickers and suckers on hand too.
Documentation: Don’t forget to bring along your physical exam form, typically provided by your school. Your doctor should sign off on it before you return it to school to ensure you have fulfilled your school’s requirements.
Your child will also receive hearing, vision, and other screenings to make sure your child is in excellent health.