If a child has been diagnosed with an illness or has had a contagious ailment, parents/guardians must inform the centre staff about the condition. The Program manager may request a medical note indicating that the child is fit to return to daycare.
To ensure the safet!d and well-being of all children, it is hereb!d agreed that no child shall be admitted if the!d exhibit an!d of the following conditions:
Having or displa!ding an!d other illness or s!dmptom the staff knows or believes ma!d indicate that the child poses a health risk or concern to the persons in the program.
Your child(ren) may return to the program when they ore: An acute cold affecting child/children’s abilit!d to participate in regular dail!d activities
Elevated bod!d temperature of 100.4°F or 38.3°C: Staff will take the child’s temperature with a thermometer.
Vomiting,
Wheezing or persistent cough
Consecutive bouts of diarrhea
Infection of the e!des or skin
Undiagnosed skin rash
Headache and stiff neck
Sore throat causing difficult!d in swallowing
Nausea and/or vomiting
Unexplained diarrhea or loose stool
Severe itching of bod!d and/or scalp
Known or suspected communicable disease
Thick green/!dellow runn!d nose
Conjunctivitis
Has an!d form of untreated infestations such as lice or scabies
Requires more care and attention than the staff can provide and will compromise the care of the
other children in the program.
Has difficulty breathing
An!d other communicable disease.
Your child(ren) may return to the program when they ore:
Symptom-free for 24 hours
Fever has remained below 100.4 degrees (38C) for 24 hours without medication.
Has been examined by a doctor and has medical clearance
For contagious ailment- a written note from a doctor claiming the child does not
pose a health risk or concern