Both Parents Upset

[Little Star75]

My daughter has bloody mucus on a regular basis and its no big deal. Some people's nostrils bleed easily (especially children as their skin is thinner).
I would love to exclude for green snot but there is no way I would stay in business. My doctor even says not to exclude. I do exclude if they are acting lethargic, have a fever, bad cough or other symptoms though.

Well these 2 kids from one parent were both sent home because not only they've had runny noses but also because dcg has had blood, both kids have coughs and dcb almost puked. The other dcb is from another parent.

[daycare]

Yes and this is day #2 with blood

What kind of blood are you talking? Big thick chunks of blood or small streams of blood.

You know best, you did what you felt was right at the time, don't feel bad about it.

I would send a text to the parents,check in and say just checking on how the kids are doing, I'm really concerned about the --------(fil in blank)

In the future maybe you should think about a different policy that still allows them to attend as long as the conditions are not extreme, the child can participate as normal and you are able to continue to provide a safe/clean environment for all children in your care.

You may also want to let the parents know that even though they make not be contagious their care cannot jeopardize the other care of the children.

[DomsMom]

Our neighbor child, my son't best friend has chronic sinusitis. He has colored mucus ALL THE TIME. If I didn't let him play here when he had that he would have never set foot in my house. If there is no fever and the mucus is not excessive I would allow them into care. I almost view runny noses and coughs as a "gimme" we're all going to get it no matter what. It's the fevers, vomiting and odd viruses like HFM, pinkeye and lice that I am a stickler for.