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I let the little ones come if the parents are sick. We do a lot of cleaning here after the kids leave but it's unavoidable...we all end up with it or not. It doesn't seem to matter if I clean or not. I've been doing daycare for about 3 yrs so we've build a pretty good immunity to sickness. My son has never been sick since doing daycare and my daughter has just started getting sick but it's from starting preschool. I've noticed that she getting over her colds faster then before. I think that if your just not starting back up be prepared for sickness in your daycare that first yr or so bc your new kids will be getting used to your environment and you are getting used to being around these new families. I am a firm believer that it's good a good thing at a early age to be exposed to virus so you build a immunity. It really ****s that you get sick a lot but it better and when the kids are in school it doesn't happen as often. With doing daycare ..it is kind unavoidable. You also have to make sure you determine in your hand book what is acceptable and what is not and stick to it. And i mean stick to it so if you make a adjustment to it saying you will no longer except child in care that has a parent out you need to make sure you do that with all and no exceptions. I out line what I won't except in care for illness but I am also realistic. I don't want children in my care ill so I don't charge for children who are out sick. Kind of a perk. Doesn't exactly pay the bills but it helps me and the parents by keeping those littles home...bc parents will bring them if their paying no matter what.Comment
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I'm gathering materials to start up daycare by June, so these threads are giving me a lot of ideas.
I was planning on allowing sick kids in my care. I figure by the time they are sick we've all been exposed anyway, and with kids of my own I don't want to have to cancel daycare everytime someone gets sick. I figure it's a double edge for my parents. They don't have to miss work when their kid gets sick, but their kid will be exposed to sick kids.
Do you think this is a bad idea?Comment
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All my kiddos are 3-4 days a week, so they haven't always been exposed already.Comment
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I have two school aged children, and this community is pretty tight knit. When anything is going around EVERYONE gets it. We always end up with whatever it anyway.Comment
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The reason I was considering being so strict with my policy is because when my girls get sick, I usually end up being up most of the night with them, ESPECIALLY when vomiting is involved. And I am in no shape to be watching children the next day. My girls are 4 and 6, and I homeschool my 6 year old. I do everything I can to sanitize and keep things clean around here. But it doesn't really matter if you are coming in to direct contact with a child or daycare parent who is contagious with something. And I realized that if I ever did try to enforce a policy such as "Keep you child home if anyone is vomiting in the family", my daycare parents would probably just bring the child and not tell me. It's really just a dream I suppose. I just wish people would be considerate and realize that there are other people out there they need to worry about, and not just their own family. I guess if I close down enough times, they might get the message!
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As long as a child doesn't have a fever, only has a slight cough (so coughs a few times a day, not a few times an hour) and is generally in good spirits and can participate (go outside etc) and has a clear runny nose I allow them. I also agree with you when you say they are contagious long before they show symptoms. Cleaning toys regularly is key to keeping kids from getting germs. My daughter and I rarely get sick *knock on wood*
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I have EXACT SAME POLICY...
SEVERAL years ago..before I implemented this policy....I had a dcm show up with a 18 month old child..she was much later than usual.. she said... sorry I'm running so late..older sister is at home...THROWING UP... I give her this VERY disapproving stare...and said... and I guess you don't realize that THIS ONE will start with it NEXT.. she says.. Oh.. I don't think so.. she is fine.. I said..well.. logically speaking.. stomach virus = wildfire... siblings are usually the very next victim... and since you don't seem to realize it...
When I get it... NO ONE HAS DAYCARE... 30 SECONDS LATER... the little one threw up on her mother's shoes... SHE LOOKED AT ME.. grabbed her child.. and left quickly... The next day.. I got it.. I called her.. FYI...DAYCARE IS CLOSED...CARE TO VENTURE A GUESS WHY?????? It was after that I revised my illness policy..
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EEWWW. It least it was still while mom was there. That is horrible. Oh and guess what? My 6 y/o DD came home from school with pink eye yesterday
Seems like a long time since that little one was here with it. I'm guessing she picked it up somewhere else (imagine that!). The 2 closest Rite Aids were out of the antibiotic drops. Does that say something about it going around?
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The Health Department regulations prohibit admittance of any child into a family childcare home when the child exhibits any of the following symptoms within 24 hours of attending childcare:
• Fever of 100.0 degrees or higher
• Conjunctivitis (pink eye) (note from doctor to return)
• Flu
• Rash (note from doctor to return)
• Severe cough
• Rapid or labored breathing
• Severe cold
• Moderate or severe nasal discharge that requires constant wiping
• Runny nose with colored discharge (anything other than clear)
• Yellowish skin or eyes
• Head lice
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Contagious illness of any sort (chicken pox, strep, yeast infection, etc)
If your child is too tired/ill/grumpy to participate in our normal routine (including outdoor play/walks), needs medicine to function, needs constant attention or cries for an extended time, he/she needs to be home with you. This is best for your child and the other children in care. A child needs Mommy or Daddy when he/she doesn’t feel well.
I will determine if a child may attend Shamrock Childcare. There may be times when a doctor has written a note and the child still will not be admitted to ensure the well being of the rest of the children. Younger children cannot cover their cough/sneeze and often “mouth” everything. They need to be home rather than sharing their germs with everyone. Please do not bring a sick child. You will be asked to take your child home upon arrival.
If your child becomes sick during the day, you will be notified and required to pick him/her up immediately (within 30 minutes of notification. Standard late fees will apply). He/she will need to stay home the following day as well.
If a family member is home sick with a contagious disease, all children must stay home as well since they will be contagious before they show any symptoms.
Your child may return to Shamrock Childcare 24 hours after symptoms are completely gone without medicine of any type and 24 hours on antibiotics (if necessary)
Ex: If your child was vomiting on Monday morning, keep him/her home on Tuesday as well.Comment
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I have found that no matter what you write they will lie. If you say 24 since last vomit they will tell you they havent vomited since Saturday instead of Sunday am so they can attend Monday. I think basic handwashing is the best defense no matter what poilcy you have.Comment
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Jacki
Never allow parents to bring sick children. You are allowing yourself to be I. Charge of their illness and that responsibility is way out of line. They belong home with e family has an illness, they need to tell you ahead of time and you make a decision of the risk. An 8 month old can be kept to their own bed,moths and easily disinfected, a two year old will contaminate everything in your house. Your responsible for the safety and well being of all children, allowing a sick child is wrong!Comment
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I wouldn't tell my daycare if anyone in the home was sick if that was the policy truth be told.
I find that the freaking pen that everyone uses to sign in and out is the germiest thing in my opinion. Who cleans the sign in pen? Our pen is chained to the desk so 100+ families use it twice a day. IckComment
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