Sick Child Policy

1.  If your child has a temperature over 102 degrees,  and exhibits behavior changes or other signs that your child does not feel well enough to participate comfortably in the daily activities.  All babies less than 4 months of age with a temperature of 101, or higher, should seek medical attention.  Please keep your child home until his/her behavior returns to normal.

2.  If your child has had diarrhea in the past 24 hours, keep your child at home until the child has been diarrhea-free for 24 hours or stools are formed enough that they are contained in the diaper.  Potty trained children should be accident-free for one day.

3.  If your child is vomiting, please keep your child home for up to 24 hours after the vomiting has ended.

4.  If your child has a runny nose, accompanied by fever and crankiness or difficulty breathing, please keep your child home until the child is acting better and fever free.

5.  If your child is experiencing itchy, watery eyes (often symptoms of pink eye), please keep your child home until the condition has been evaluated and treatment has begun.

6.  If your child is exhibits an unexplained skin rash, please keep your child home until the condition has been evaluated and treated.

7.  As parents, use your best judgment in determining your child's health.  Please take your child seriously when he/she says they are not feeling well.

You, as the parents, are ultimately responsible for determining your child's ability to actively participate in the daily activities in the classroom or on the playground.  While we sympathize with the needs of each parent and their child, we must provide a healthy environment for the other children in the center.  A sick child often needs special, one-on-one attention.  It is difficult for a teacher to take time away from well children to devote special attention to a sick child.

We have instituted this policy based on the wishes and opinions of our parents to avoid any confusion over the health and well being of our children.  The teachers at The Children's School appreciate your compliance with our Sick Child Policy.  As always, feel free to call if you are uncertain about your child's condition.  As a general rule, if your child is not up to par due to illness, please keep your child at home.

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Last Revised: April 18, 1999
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