ILLNESS OF A CHILD
Each child upon arrival will have a casual, yet observant inspection as to his/her health. For protection of other children and staff no children should be attending Daycare or can be sent home if they have the following:
| 1. Fever (101.5 or over) |
6. If the child is not able to participate in the daily program due to illness |
| 2. Inflammation of eyes (pink eye etc.) |
7. Diarrhea (2 times) |
| 3. Vomiting |
8. Unidentified Rash |
| 4. Stomach Ache/Head Ache |
9. Severe Cold |
| 5. Any communicable disease |
10. Pediculosis (Head Lice) |
If the child becomes ill during the day, he/she will be placed apart from the other children in an isolated area in the office. The parent or authorized person will be notified and the child is to be taken home immediately.
It is highly suggested that you have a back up care person, in case your child should become ill.
EXCLUSION
At times your child may be asked to stay home with an illness until such time that they are no longer infectious to other children and staff. Some exclusions include………
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Diarrhea |
After 24 hours since last diarrhea bowel movement (minimum) |
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Pediculosis (Head Lice) |
After treatment and Nit free |
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Vomiting |
Vomiting can spread to others, so your child should stay home from childcare until there's been no vomiting for at least 24 hours or it is determined that the vomiting is caused by a non-infectious condition. |
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Pinkeye |
Your child can return to childcare 24 hours after starting antibiotic treatment |
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Strep Throat |
Your child can return to childcare 24 hours after antibiotics are started |
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Ringworm (body) |
Your child can return to childcare when treatment has started; child will not be able to participate in water play until treatment is complete |
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Impetigo |
Your child can return to childcare 24 hours after starting antibiotic treatment |