Originally Posted by Rachel:
Increased number of stools, (so the kid pooped a lot. Of course diarrhea is one thing)
Excessive runny nose, coughing, sneezing, drooling (I wish, but no way that would fly)
Nose discharge that except clear (I've had kids with yellow, no other symptoms, for months)
Immunizations (would never, never fly).
I can't imagine sending someone home with a yellow runny nose and telling them they are excluded for 48 hours.
If she can do it, great. but I just don't see it flying here.
The increased number of stools is required by my licensor.
"Excessive" is up to my determination... I do realize that this one word could cause me issues if I ever needed to enforce it because parents will have their own opinion of what's excessive. Oh well... we'll figure things out.
Yes, I realize that yellow nasal discharge isn't necessarily anything to be concerned over, but ultimately it's my decision whether or not I feel like that yellow discharge will get all over our playroom and we'll all end up with it.
I exclude for immunizations because I care for such a young group and many are receiving certain vaccinations for the first time in their lives. Why would I want to be the one caring for them when a potential reaction could occur? Their parents should be.
You never know if you can swing certain policies in your community unless you actually try them out. Just because all other providers do things a certain way doesn't mean all parents are pleased with it.
In fact, I'm the only provider in my low income town that not only does not accept state assistance, but also requires a deposit. Still works for me!