Sick Kid

[AfterSchoolMom]

Wow, if that were true, we'd all be sick all of the time. And, if it true, then I see no reason to not allow all of the children, even the sick one, come to care, since they were all exposed for several days prior to him vomiting.....who is your pedi? that's ridiculous.

My point was not that they don't get exposed (because we can get exposed anywhere, at anytime), but that once one child presents with vomiting, if it IS that nasty stomach bug, then it is almost a certainty that the siblings will be vomiting before too long.

I'm not talking about a common cold or more minor illness. I'm saying that in this case, I think Bentleys did the right thing. I don't play around with puking!

My pediatrician is excellent, BTW.

[MyAngels]

Having one sibling here while the other is home sick happens all the time here. I can't remember the last time I had to send someone home who came down with the same thing their sick brother/sister had, so apparently limiting their exposure does help.

Just my opinion, but I'd be upset if my provider wouldn't allow me to bring a perfectly healthy child to daycare. Unless, of course, I didn't have to pay for the day.

[Crystal]

My point was not that they don't get exposed (because we can get exposed anywhere, at anytime), but that once one child presents with vomiting, if it IS that nasty stomach bug, then it is almost a certainty that the siblings will be vomiting before too long.

I'm not talking about a common cold or more minor illness. I'm saying that in this case, I think Bentleys did the right thing. I don't play around with puking!

My pediatrician is excellent, BTW.

and my point was, you said your pedi stated that they are contagious for SEVERAL days before vomiting. That simply is not true, unless they have a fever, then they shouldn't be in care anyway.

It makes no sense.

I don't play around with puking either. Or, any illness for that matter. But, technically, I do not see how you can turn away a healthy child who has no symptoms, who is not a threat to the other children's health, without pissing off a parent.

[QualiTcare]

well, like i was saying it would depend on the type of virus causing the stomach bug/flu. you can be contagious a couple/few days before you even get symptoms, OR you can not be contagious until your symptoms actually appear.

it depends on the virus causing the sickness and there's no way to know without the doctor doing a test.

therefore - it would be best to keep healthy people away from the sick ones as much as possible bc if it's the virus that isn't contagious until after symptoms occur - it's highly likely you can keep from getting sick.

[QualiTcare]

But, technically, I do not see how you can turn away a healthy child who has no symptoms, who is not a threat to the other children's health, without pissing off a parent.

exactly....especially if you're making them pay. it's one thing having to pay for the sick child, but the healthy one? uh, no.

[countrymom]

this makes no sense to me. I would be angry as a parent that you would want me to keep both kids home esp. if one is healthy. The problem is, is that you can't say that they puked because its a virus. My own children would puke because they ate something, had nothing to do with a virus. I also had a kid puke here because he ate too much, I clean it up and lysol everything and life goes on.
I know you don't want to waiver from your policy, but I would have allowed the healthy child to come. I think green snot being wiped everywhere is way more contagious than anything else.

[BentleysBands]

thats why we all have our own policies and if she cares to leave because of it, good bye, doesnt bother me. i stay full anyways. and the providers around here would do the same as i did.

its funny the responses that have been shared cuz i surely remember some ppl complaining about parents not working,shopping ,etc and still bringing kids to daycare.....funny so many are quick to judge or share what THEY would do and harp on someone elses desicion they made differently.....this place never seems to amaze me

[DancingQueen]

I hope you know I wasn't judging.
I really think that if those are your policies you should stick to them. Like I said in my other thread. We all run our business the way we want and that is the way it should be and if it works for us than great.
I may think someone's policies are insane (not you - or this policy LOL) but it isn't mydaycare - it is theirs. Period.

so seriously - good for you for sticking to your guns - we should all do that a lot more often.

[Crystal]

thats why we all have our own policies and if she cares to leave because of it, good bye, doesnt bother me. i stay full anyways. and the providers around here would do the same as i did.

its funny the responses that have been shared cuz i surely remember some ppl complaining about parents not working,shopping ,etc and still bringing kids to daycare.....funny so many are quick to judge or share what THEY would do and harp on someone elses desicion they made differently.....this place never seems to amaze me

Just as an FYI, You've NEVER heard me say that parents shouldn't bring their kids when they aren't working, cuz I don't care if they do!

And, I wasn't judging, I say to each his own, I just understand how a parent would be upset about it, but I also understand your side of it.

[BentleysBands]

I hope you know I wasn't judging.
I really think that if those are your policies you should stick to them. Like I said in my other thread. We all run our business the way we want and that is the way it should be and if it works for us than great.
I may think someone's policies are insane (not you - or this policy LOL) but it isn't mydaycare - it is theirs. Period.

so seriously - good for you for sticking to your guns - we should all do that a lot more often.

nope not you

its always the same ones who judge and badger ppl .... if its not something THEY agree with then they have all these 'opinions' ...esp when they dont even watch flipping kids LOL

[BentleysBands]

Just as an FYI, You've NEVER heard me say that parents shouldn't bring their kids when they aren't working, cuz I don't care if they do!

And, I wasn't judging, I say to each his own, I just understand how a parent would be upset about it, but I also understand your side of it.

wasnt referring to you either.....most know exactly the ones i'm referring too so no need to continue...i will by pass those comments from now on...

[Crystal]

wasnt referring to you either.....most know exactly the ones i'm referring too so no need to continue...i will by pass those comments from now on...

oh, cool. thanks for clarifying. I don't want to be called a bad moderator again for sharing my opinions

I hope the kids better soon and no one else gets sick, including you!!!

[QualiTcare]

Just as an FYI, You've NEVER heard me say that parents shouldn't bring their kids when they aren't working, cuz I don't care if they do!

And, I wasn't judging, I say to each his own, I just understand how a parent would be upset about it, but I also understand your side of it.

exactly....and i don't care if parents go shopping or throw a wild party for that matter...not that this is the same issue.

[QualiTcare]

nope not you

its always the same ones who judge and badger ppl .... if its not something THEY agree with then they have all these 'opinions' ...esp when they dont even watch flipping kids LOL

i don't watch "flipping kids" anymore, and i never did "watch" them. i never sat on them either.

yes, i know, as a former childcare provider and a teacher, i can't POSSIBLY understand where anyone is coming from when it relates to children.

does a retired doctor know nothing about medicine? does a lawyer who shuts down his practice no longer know the law? funny.

[nannyde]

I've only had a handfull of sib groups in my career but I do not exclude the other child if one is ill.