Here in MN , our state provides an illness exclusion as part of the daycare rule- 24 hs after throwing up, diahrea, fevers over 100 , and the usual myriad of childhood illnesses are addressed in a handout. I give it to parents at interview and explain that ALL must abide by it- and remind families if, as in your instance, a family is dealing w/ a lot of illness- that they wouldn't want me to allow another child to stay and spread illnss to their family-. I usually send home handouts regarding illness/contagion and work w/ kids on how germs are on everything- we even have a song about handwashing germs away- from the walmart or grocery cart, from touching toys or the booth at McD's etc. and send a copy with parents.

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