CHILD ILLNESS POLICY Sample Clauses

CHILD ILLNESS POLICY. Child must have updated standard immunizations and a tuberculin clearance. Please be considerate if your child shows any signs of an oncoming illness. Provider has the obligation to protect children in Provider’s care from illness whenever possible. Children with the following conditions must be kept home and will be sent home if these conditions become apparent: • Fever over 99º F • Vomiting • Skin rash or eruptions of unknown origin • Constant cough • Nasal discharge o If a runny nose is related to allergies, please provide a doctor’s note stating that fact. (Mucus related to allergies is clear. Cloudy, yellow or green colored mucus is a sign of infection and child will not be allowed to attend school) • Diarrhea • Conjunctivitis – such as pink eye or thick discolored drainage from the eyes • Sore throat • Upset stomach • Parasites – nits, lice, crabs, etc. • Communicable diseases – chicken pox, measles, ring worm, scarlet fever Child will be sent home when the Provider believes, in the Provider’s judgment, that Xxxxx’s condition poses a threat to the health or safety of Child, other children or staff in the program. If the provider has to send your child home, a doctors’ note stating child is released to return to school must accompany your child upon return. Initials Initials Initials A Child who becomes ill will be separated from the other children and Parent/guardian will be called. Parent must pick up Child within one hour after being notified of Xxxxx’s illness. After one hour, Parent will be charged a penalty fee of $25 for every 1/2-hour child is not picked up. Further, Parent will be charged for any additional costs related to the isolated care. If we cannot get in contact with a guardian, the child will be suspended for 3 days. If Child is sent home due to illness, this will be considered an absence in accordance with Section 8. Child should be symptom-free for 24 hours and have a doctor’s note before he/she returns to school.