Sick Child Policy
If your child shows any of the symptoms below, he/she is required to remain out of the center until fully recovered. Please remember to be considerate of other families and staff members.

• A contagious or communicable disease
• A temperature of 101 degrees or higher
• Heavy nasal discharge; yellow or greenish in color
• A persistent cough
• Draining eyes, ears, nose, or any open sore
• Diarrhea or vomiting
• Cannot participate in play both indoors and outdoors
• Strep throat- child must be out of childcare for a minimum of 48 hours and must be using
• prescription medication
• Unknown questionable rashes, measles, chicken pox, etc.

Highly infectious conditions will require a physician's written approval before returning to the center. If your child becomes ill at the center, we will call for you or a designated adult on your Emergency Card to pick up your child as soon as possible. The child will be provided a safe, quiet place to rest away from other children until you arrive.