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  • PolkaTots
    Extreme Multi-tasker
    • Sep 2011
    • 247

    When Dcps Are Sick...

    Do you allow children to attend when DCPs are sick? I have two DCMs home with the flu today...and both children came to daycare. I am kind of irked at the one's parents, as the dad is off this week, and is at home anyway. I guess we will be doing A LOT of extra handwashing today...
  • countrymom
    Daycare.com Member
    • Aug 2010
    • 4874

    #2
    I don't understand this. They are too sick to watch thier kids but can operate a vehicle and drive them to your house, just doesn't make any sense.

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    • MarinaVanessa
      Family Childcare Home
      • Jan 2010
      • 7211

      #3
      I only exclude kids if they themselves show symptoms for exclusion. I also don't require all siblings to stay home if one sibling is home sick.

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      • daycarediva
        Daycare.com Member
        • Jul 2012
        • 11698

        #4
        That usually doesn't bother me at all (although with both parents home and not sick....that is kinda sad for kiddo). As a mom, it is soooo hard to rest, and it STINKS when you really need it and can't get it. The only issue I would have is jealousy! ::

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        • cheerfuldom
          Advanced Daycare.com Member
          • Dec 2010
          • 7413

          #5
          I stopped caring what parents do at home, with and without kids. I dont care as long as they pay their bill. They pay for childcare, its none of my business what they do at home or at work. Yes it would be nice if they keep their kids home or do special activities when they have off work but on the other hand, if I was working outside the home and paying for childcare, I probably would send them if I was sick too....or even if I wanted some kid free time.

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          • PolkaTots
            Extreme Multi-tasker
            • Sep 2011
            • 247

            #6
            My issue wasn't with them being at home and still bringing their child here, my concern was with they are sick with something very contagious, and their child is here with the same germs. It's kind of odd though...I have 2 full time and 2 part time DCPs home sick with the flu this week...yet none of the kiddos have it yet...knock on wood...

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            • Blackcat31
              • Oct 2010
              • 36124

              #7
              Originally posted by PolkaTots
              My issue wasn't with them being at home and still bringing their child here, my concern was with they are sick with something very contagious, and their child is here with the same germs. It's kind of odd though...I have 2 full time and 2 part time DCPs home sick with the flu this week...yet none of the kiddos have it yet...knock on wood...

              Yeah but if those parents were healthy and working they bring all the germs with them from their places of work so that concept just isnt a credible one in my opinion.

              I have two parents who work in a clinic/hospital, 5 who are teachers and 2 who work in banks....imagine the germs they are exposed to on a daily basis?

              I exclude actual kids who have symptoms of illnesses. Nothing more I can feasiblly do than that.

              Plus, LOTS of people are carriers but never actually get sick themselves. My DD and DH get strep if you say the word, my DS and I have never gotten it ever.

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              • akpayne
                Daycare.com Member
                • Apr 2012
                • 70

                #8
                no I dont. i think its a little ridiculous to say that they cant come to daycare because they MIGHT get sick. if theres no symptoms that a) are contagious to myself and other children or b) causes child to be unable to participate in our activities than they are welcome.

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                • daycare
                  Advanced Daycare.com *********
                  • Feb 2011
                  • 16259

                  #9
                  I honestly don't care what DCP are doing while their child is here with me.

                  As stated before, I care if they lie about it.

                  If DCP are ill, I just ask that they do not enter the DC when dropping off or picking up. I ask that they call me ahead of time, let me know and I will do the exchange at the front door right outside.

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                  • youretooloud
                    Advanced Daycare.com Member
                    • Mar 2011
                    • 1955

                    #10
                    The only think i've done, is to strip the child down, wash his hands and change him into other clothes for the day. I have no idea if it makes any difference at all, but in a few moments of panic, i've done it.

                    ONE time, I had a Dad who walked all over my house, kissing his kids, and even sat down at my kitchen table...told me he was "soooo sick", and then left them here. They both got sick after nap time, then two days later my entire group was sick. I was NOT happy. So, I told him that in the future, don't touch, don't kiss, don't come inside, just fling the door open, and toss them in, and leave.

                    Again, the kids were probably going to catch it from him anyway...but, seriously..if you know you are "sooo sick", then stay away from your own kids until you feel better.

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                    • nanglgrl
                      Daycare.com Member
                      • Jul 2012
                      • 1700

                      #11
                      I don't exclude for a parents illness but I need to start doing it for siblings. I had one sibling out all last week due to illness but her younger sister and brother still came. Mom said she didn't even try to separate them and I can't blame her because of ages it would have been near impossible. Anyway I'm sick now as well as one of my children and one of the siblings. I do actually have it in my contracts to exclude siblings because every time I've let them attend everyone else ends up sick but I didn't follow my policy. New year, new backbone. I've grown though.

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