Daycare.com Forum - View Single Post - Med Policy Change... Need Feedback Please!

Count me in the group that does not want the liability. I don't give ANY meds either and this is my policy:

"****** Daycare does not administer any prescription or non-prescription medications. If your child requires medication, we recommend that you set up a dosing schedule that does not include the hours that your child is in care. Should your child require medication during daycare hours, you will be required to come and give him/her the scheduled dosage."

In my state you have to have MAT training in order to administer even over the counter meds and we need a consent form for topical products. So, I have the parents fill out a consent form for topical products like sunscreen, diaper cream, insect repellant, etc. saying they must be in the original container and will only be applied only according to the manufacturer’s directions. They have to have a dr.'s note for any exceptions.