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melskids 05:16 AM 01-31-2011
ive never had an issue w/ illness until now. all of my families are pretty good about it, except for 1. they insist on sending their kids to school everyday, aiming for perfect attendance records
. last week 5 yr old dcg got off the bus everyday sick. it was only a typical cold, or so i was told. my biggest issue is that at 5 years old, she doesnt know how, or is refusing to cover her mouth and was hacking and sneezing all over everyone and everything. when i asked her why she didnt stay home she said "because mommy and daddy have to work"
. of course, my son ended up sick friday, all weekend, and is home again today. two other dc kids are now sick too. i took mine to the DR over the weekend, with a high fever. the dr. said it was a viral infection, so that sounds like more than just a cold to me. so i wrote up this letter this morning and plan on handing it to everyone tonight. please tell me what you think. does it sound OK? to harsh, or not harsh enough? thanks!!!!
Illness Policy
In order to protect all of the children in my care and to help keep the spread of illnesses to a minimum, I ask that if your child is sick that you please keep them at home. If they have had a fever, have thrown up, or had diarrhea, or any other contagious illness, they must stay home for 24 hrs. AFTER the last symptoms have subsided, without the aid of fever reducing medication. A Dr.’s statement may be necessary in some cases in order for your child to return. Sick children are more comfortable at home in their own bed with mommy or daddy taking care of them. Please do not give your child Tylenol to mask a fever and send them to care. I am aware of when this happens, and as soon as the Tylenol wears off their fever will spike again. If illness should occur while in my care you will be called and asked to pick up your child. These illnesses include (but not limited to) fever over 102, diarrhea more than three times, flu or flu like symptoms, conjunctivitis (pink eye), yellow or green mucus from nose or eyes, severe, persistent, or barking cough, rapid or labored breathing, vomiting, unusual skin rash, impetigo, ring worm, signs of head lice, the inability of your child to cover their coughs and sneezes, or any illness that requires extra attention that results in the other children not being properly supervised. Please pick up your sick child as soon as possible, (within the hour) as to reduce the risk of spreading the illness to the other children. Children who exhibit these symptoms will be separated (yet still supervised) from the group until they are picked up. Have a plan in place for your child’s possible sick days when he/she will not be able to attend daycare.
I know how difficult it is to juggle work and a sick child. I also understand that illness will happen, and spread quickly despite taking all the necessary precautions. However, per regulations, I must follow the health care plan that I have in place for my program. If at any time you would like to see a copy of this plan or speak with my health care consultant, just let me know.
At times your child may have a common cold or allergies that can last for several days or weeks. I understand that you cannot take that many days off from work to care for a simple cold. Precautions will be taken to limit the exposure to other children. Children must cover their mouths and noses when coughing and sneezing. They will be required to wash their hands after every cough, sneeze, or touching their nose and/or eyes. Children must wash their hands when entering the daycare from home or school, before and after eating, after messy play, coming in from outdoors, handling pets, or anytime they appear dirty. Children must also be able to cover their own coughs and sneezes, preferably with the crease of their arm. Children who cough and sneeze repeatedly throughout the day without covering their mouth will be sent home, even when no other serious symptoms are present. Children who appear sick, with coughing, sneezing, and runny noses will not be permitted to play in my children’s rooms, or in close contact with other children. Please practice covering mouths and handwashing with your children at home so they understand what to do!!
Again, I know how difficult it can be when our children are ill. Keeping your child home when he/she is sick is the best way to cut down on the spread of illness that occurs so easily in a group setting. It is important to keep the spread of illness to a minimum for the health of the other children in my care and myself as well. If I become sick, I must close for the day, and this will inconvenience everyone! If you have any questions, or would like to discuss this policy further with me, please don’t hesitate to ask!!
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
Please sign and return this portion to me by 2/15/11….
I have read, understand, and agree to the illness policy in place for my child while attending ***** Daycare.
_______________________________________ ___________
Parent Signature Date
. last week 5 yr old dcg got off the bus everyday sick. it was only a typical cold, or so i was told. my biggest issue is that at 5 years old, she doesnt know how, or is refusing to cover her mouth and was hacking and sneezing all over everyone and everything. when i asked her why she didnt stay home she said "because mommy and daddy have to work". of course, my son ended up sick friday, all weekend, and is home again today. two other dc kids are now sick too. i took mine to the DR over the weekend, with a high fever. the dr. said it was a viral infection, so that sounds like more than just a cold to me. so i wrote up this letter this morning and plan on handing it to everyone tonight. please tell me what you think. does it sound OK? to harsh, or not harsh enough? thanks!!!!Illness Policy
In order to protect all of the children in my care and to help keep the spread of illnesses to a minimum, I ask that if your child is sick that you please keep them at home. If they have had a fever, have thrown up, or had diarrhea, or any other contagious illness, they must stay home for 24 hrs. AFTER the last symptoms have subsided, without the aid of fever reducing medication. A Dr.’s statement may be necessary in some cases in order for your child to return. Sick children are more comfortable at home in their own bed with mommy or daddy taking care of them. Please do not give your child Tylenol to mask a fever and send them to care. I am aware of when this happens, and as soon as the Tylenol wears off their fever will spike again. If illness should occur while in my care you will be called and asked to pick up your child. These illnesses include (but not limited to) fever over 102, diarrhea more than three times, flu or flu like symptoms, conjunctivitis (pink eye), yellow or green mucus from nose or eyes, severe, persistent, or barking cough, rapid or labored breathing, vomiting, unusual skin rash, impetigo, ring worm, signs of head lice, the inability of your child to cover their coughs and sneezes, or any illness that requires extra attention that results in the other children not being properly supervised. Please pick up your sick child as soon as possible, (within the hour) as to reduce the risk of spreading the illness to the other children. Children who exhibit these symptoms will be separated (yet still supervised) from the group until they are picked up. Have a plan in place for your child’s possible sick days when he/she will not be able to attend daycare.
I know how difficult it is to juggle work and a sick child. I also understand that illness will happen, and spread quickly despite taking all the necessary precautions. However, per regulations, I must follow the health care plan that I have in place for my program. If at any time you would like to see a copy of this plan or speak with my health care consultant, just let me know.
At times your child may have a common cold or allergies that can last for several days or weeks. I understand that you cannot take that many days off from work to care for a simple cold. Precautions will be taken to limit the exposure to other children. Children must cover their mouths and noses when coughing and sneezing. They will be required to wash their hands after every cough, sneeze, or touching their nose and/or eyes. Children must wash their hands when entering the daycare from home or school, before and after eating, after messy play, coming in from outdoors, handling pets, or anytime they appear dirty. Children must also be able to cover their own coughs and sneezes, preferably with the crease of their arm. Children who cough and sneeze repeatedly throughout the day without covering their mouth will be sent home, even when no other serious symptoms are present. Children who appear sick, with coughing, sneezing, and runny noses will not be permitted to play in my children’s rooms, or in close contact with other children. Please practice covering mouths and handwashing with your children at home so they understand what to do!!
Again, I know how difficult it can be when our children are ill. Keeping your child home when he/she is sick is the best way to cut down on the spread of illness that occurs so easily in a group setting. It is important to keep the spread of illness to a minimum for the health of the other children in my care and myself as well. If I become sick, I must close for the day, and this will inconvenience everyone! If you have any questions, or would like to discuss this policy further with me, please don’t hesitate to ask!!
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
Please sign and return this portion to me by 2/15/11….
I have read, understand, and agree to the illness policy in place for my child while attending ***** Daycare.
_______________________________________ ___________
Parent Signature Date