Stye Requires Doctor's Note?

[Thriftylady]

I exclude if I feel something is contagious. But I am not a doctor so if I get a doctor's note saying it isn't contagious after I have excluded, I may reverse my first decision. Since we are not doctors, we count on the information from them to keep children safe. While I understand the time and expense on parents (we are going through a ton of doctor co pays right now and it is killing us), it is my job to keep all the children in my care safe.

[Ariana]

I exclude for anything other than slight clear runny nose and slight cough unless accommpanied by a DR note saying they are not contagious.

In your case I would require a dr note to confirm this is in fact a stye. If it is a stye it should go away quickly by applying a hot face cloth to the area a few times a day.

Not wanting to pay a copay is not an excuse. Kids cost money and following daycare requirements costs money as well. You would not want another child spreading a potential disease to your kid resulting in days missed from work so this is why these requirements and policies exist, to protect all the parents and children from disease outbreaks.

[JackandJill]

I have a pretty strict illness policy that details what is okay for daycare and what excludes. But I do have at the end that ultimately it is at my discretion if a child is too sick to stay, or needs a dr note confirming an illness. Even with a dr note, I can still exclude, if I think it is best for the group.

If you are unsure of the illness policy, call around, no harm in seeing whats out there! I would ask for an emailed copy of their illness policy. If you see one you like, take an interview. Daycare has to be a good fit for the family as well as the provider.

[Cat Herder]

they afraid of everything. But I don't want to pay co-pay and spend time to visit a doctor.

This is one of those *two sides to every story* things. Above is a parents side.

The providers story sounds more like "I have this parent who blows everything off. I can't afford to get sick and risk closing and losing clients. Are there some rules I can find to help me?"

Surely there is a more productive middle ground for two adults with a child's best interest in mind? :confused:

[Play Care]

This is one of those *two sides to every story* things. Above is a parents side.

The providers story sounds more like "I have this parent who blows everything off. I can't afford to get sick and risk closing and losing clients. Are there some rules I can find to help me?"

Surely there is a more productive middle ground for two adults with a child's best interest in mind? :confused:

Years ago I had a similar situation. Mom said it was a stye, not a big deal, etc. It turned out it was actually the Herpes virus and it caused scarring on dck's retina.
I believe it can lead to blindness if it keeps happening.
In any event I wonder if mom had taken her to be seen they could have put her on an anti-viral earlier to help reduce outbreaks and further complications.

[bubblegum]

Oregon here!

State exclusion:
(vii) skin or eye lesions or rashes that are severe, weeping or pus-filled;

[CityGarden]

They don't mean 'style', they mean a bump on the eyelid called a 'stye' ..

Sorry I did overlook that.... now it makes more sense.

Not wanting to pay a copay is not an excuse. Kids cost money and following daycare requirements costs money as well. You would not want another child spreading a potential disease to your kid resulting in days missed from work so this is why these requirements and policies exist, to protect all the parents and children from disease outbreaks.

Amen I agree the copay is a poor reason. The provider is trying to ensure all of the children's health not attempting to burden you.

If you are unsure of the illness policy, call around, no harm in seeing whats out there! I would ask for an emailed copy of their illness policy. If you see one you like, take an interview. Daycare has to be a good fit for the family as well as the provider.

I agree with Jack and Jill but also want to add if you opt to go with a more relaxed provider with regard to illness policies do know your child could be sick more often and then you could have to miss more work days. Not saying it would happen but it could.