At minimum, you'll need the medication in its original bottle and the dropper. Since it's a prescription, you'll either need the directions that came with it (this is probably on the bottle) or you need a verifiable doctor's note with the directions. Your center will most likely have a form to fill out. If not, then you'll need to write a note that lists your child's full name, the medication to be given, time(s) for the med, and the dosage (which should match what the bottle says). Then sign and date it.

Labeled ziploc bags are great.

And make sure you hand it directly to staff (preferably the director!) Parents leaving meds in bags/backpacks and telling me about it on their way out the door drives me absolutely nuts!

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