This is a friendly reminder of what our sick policy is here at the day care center.

THE SICK CHILD

"Who Needs to Stay at Home?"

If your child has 1 or more of the following symptoms he/she needs to stay out of day care for a 24 hour time spand without any of the symptoms: (ex: If a child leaves day care at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday they are not able to come back to the center until Thursday A.M.)

1. A fever of 100 d. or higher
2. Persistent Diarrhea (more than 2 times in 24 hours)
3. Vomiting more than 2 times in 24 hours
4. Drainage from the eye-or pink color in the white of the eye
5. A sore throat, (especially w/ a temp of 100 d. or higher)
6. A rash, particularly a draining rash

If your child goes home with any of the above symptoms (especially a rash, or draining from the eye) we need a note from your child's doctor stating they are not contagious to the other children.

*If children are listless, uncomfortable, disoriented, or irritable they are better off to be at home getting rest and individual attention.*

"Who Will be Sent Home?"

If your child has 1 or more of the following symptoms, he/she will be sent home from day care, and must stay at home for a 24 hour time spand, free of any symptoms.

• Fever of 100 d. or higher under the arm (axillary) or higher
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea (2 or more watery stools no matter what the cause)
• Rash, particularly a draining rash, or any open oozing sores
• Eye discharge or Pink Eye
• Fatigue that prevents participation in regular activities
• Lice (nits) or Scabies

If your child is sent home with a rash, pink eye, or eye discharge he/she must bring a note from a doctor stating that he/she is not contagious and is able to return to the center.

It is very important that you have a back up person available for your child. It is also very important that you keep your child out of daycare for a 24 hour period.

Thank you so much for your attention to this very important matter.