Under no circumstances should parents bring a sick child to the centre. A sick child should be allowed to recover fully after an illness so that other children in the group do not risk exposure. children who are ill may expose other children to the spread of their illness and other parents will be unnecessarily inconvenienced. we are aware that it will not be possible to avoid the spread of all infectious illness, however, minimizing exposure and providing good hygienic procedures in the centre are the only means by which we can limit the problem.

Below is a list of our policies on illness, which will be strictly enforced for the benefit of all our parents and staff. Please cooperate with us on this important issue.

• Children who are exhibiting any symptoms of illness within the preceding 24 hour period are likely t be contagious and should remain at home. Example of associated symptoms include, but are not limited to fever of 99 F measured orally or 100 F measured through the rectum.
• Excessive diarrhea for 2 consecutive diapers or toileting
• Vomiting in excess of typical infant spit ups
• Conjuctivitis (Pink Eye)
• Persistent complaints of ear or stomach pain
• Ring worm
• Excessive greenish nasal discharge, indicating possible infection
• Head lice
• Continuous coughing
• Draining eyes
• The centre reserves the right to determine whether a child should remain in the centre when illness is a consideration.
• Parents of children who become ill during the day will be notified. Parents are to make arrangements to pick up or have their children picked up immediately. If the parent cannot be reached, the designated person on the Emergency contact will be notified.
• Children with acute non infectious illness may only be brought to the centre if the fever is not present and the are able to participate in activities.