I know some of you guys have a sibling clause that states a child can not attend daycare when their sibling is out sick but what if their parent is sick? I have a family who routinely sends their child when either parent is sick with a fever, vomiting etc. and they always let me know at drop off and puts me in this awkward position. Like I don’t want your child here. I understand we all want to rest without having to take care of our child but that’s not reality. When DCM had the flu I did let them know that their child could not attend. I have 2 infants and the flu was so bad this year. She was not happy but oh well. Now she is sick again with a high fever and said I’ll drop off outside but I really don’t want the child here today.

Do any of you have a clause due to parents illnesses in your handbook?

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