The 24/48 Rule

[childcaremom]

Has anyone had any upset dcps over this rule?

I am changing my illness policy to this today, effective immediately, and wondering how your...

[mamap]

Hi All,

There is a nasty cold virus going around here. It has made the rounds through my house twice now. I've been very lenient about...

[NoMoreJuice!]

I have absolutely had it with all the illness around here. All of my sick kids are getting sick, and I've been sending them home left and right.
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[daycarediva]

Had a kiddo come in Friday. Slightly runny nose, mild cough. After nap, 101, cough wakes him up, he coughs so hard he throws up. Sent him home.
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[EntropyControlSpecialist]

This policy has made one of my clients super angry (if a child gets ill in care they can't attend following 2 days). This HAS kept sickness rates down...

[DaycareMom]

The other dope and drop thread and my experience with DCB this morning got me thinking about this.

I am curious what your policy is regarding...

[SilverSabre25]

Is it even possible to write one in such a way that the parents can't lie and weasel their way out of keeping their kid home?
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[daycare]

Can't recall which one of you posted your sick policy which I believe was
if you send the child home sick from DC they are required to stay home...