Originally Posted by Play Care:
No I don't.
I remember those days of trying to rest/recover and still having to be "on" for own kids. No thanks.
right. Worst days ever for both myself and my children.
Originally Posted by hwichlaz:
If child caught it first then shared with parents...I go out of my way to encourage sick parents to bring me their kids then go back home to rest.
If parents caught it first.....I cringe and take them anyway, but watch carefully for the first sign of illness.
Same.
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
I am lucky as I am in that spot in this profession where most my families are long term families so the working relationship is non-stop and continuous.
If someone (DCK or their parent) is coming down with something it's mentioned early on and "what will we do tomorrow" or "If this gets worse" type of conversations happen daily.
I also use the 24/48 hour rule and more than anything that policy impacts whether a child attends when not feeling very well more than anything.
It also helps alot that almost all my parents are the same age or younger than my own kids...
same here. I am the older than a couple grandparents. Which is seriously saying something.
I am really up front, so I have those talks. I TELL them "Hey, I know you're not feeling good, hope you feel better soon! I am concerned with the children getting sick of course, so please keep Jr home at even the SLIGHTEST chance (even outline- clear runny nose even, didn't eat dinner, etc)