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Last week I closed as an emergency for 2 days because I had step-throat... Do you all remember that? Well the next day I took my daughter to get checked because she had the same symptoms. Doctor did a check up and noticed irritation but refused giving her meds for it that not until she knew exact what she had, this was last Thursday. I remained closed the rest of the week waiting for the results, this week i open as normal then today i get a call from the doctor saying my dd was positive for it. So now the question is, what do I do? Close again for 2 days while she starts the antibiotics? Or do I keep her in her room all day? :confused:
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How old is she? Could your husband stay home and take care of her? She only needs to be separated for 24 hours after starting the antibiotics. I would avoid closing again, or you may lose clients!
MnMum married to DH 9 years
Mum to Girl 21, Girl 18, Boy 14.5, Boy 11 -
If your daughter has already been around everyone since her swab test, I wouldn't bother to close again since she's already exposed them anyway. I believe the rule is 24 hrs. on antibiotics, so start them now and she'll only be exposing anyone (again) for another day. Having said that, I'd give her some things to do on her own for a day, to help avoid any further exposure, but really, she's already done all that!Comment
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Sorry should of been more specific. Shes 13 yrs old, home schooled, and my helper
. So far I already called one parent and she said no problem. I have to inform them now but I came to pick up her prescription and a note that I can show parents.
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From personal experience, my families wouldn't be able to accommodate that many closings and I'd probably be faced with some very unhappy families and possibly termination notices.
I would tell the families that dd has strep now and leave the ball in their court on whether they want their child to attend.
Perhaps you can print off something from mayo clinic or something that shows symptoms and things to look out for and just remind then that strep is highly contagious and if for some reason their child contracts it, they are required to be out of daycare for however long your policies state.Comment
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Well if she's already been around the kids I'd say it is already too late to avoid spreading it. I would let the families know that she has strep and make her stay away from DC's for 24 hours.~melissa~Comment
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I would just keep her away from the already exposed kids.Comment
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How is she your helper?Comment
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I should clarify - do you use her to keep your ratios even? How many children do you have and could you care for them without her help? I would have her stay in her room and not close if possible.Comment
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When my kids are sick I keep them in their bedrooms and away from the daycare. We never close. Good luck!Comment
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We homeschool too. Dd is now away at college. 16 yr old ds still at home and he is the best jungle gym around! He loves chasing the little ones for me.
When my own kids or dh is sick they stay upstairs and away from child care! I use whoever is well to run them up things.Comment
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