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| Good Health Policies |
| In a situation where several people are sharing the same space, it is increasingly important to be careful about transmitting illnesses. Childhood sicknesses are, unfortunately, a fact of life, but by taking precautions, we can help to avoid spreading illnesses unnecessarily. I have the following policies regarding illness: A child with vomiting, diarrhea, rash, conjunctivitis (pink-eye) or seeping sores of any kind, may not be brought for childcare. Mild colds are acceptable, but children with excessive coughing or a constant nasal discharge should be kept at home. This is not only for the well-being of the other children and the caregiver, but because a child who is feeling under the weather is much more comfortable at his own home. Any child with a fever of 101 F or 38.5 C, in the past 12 hours, should not come for childcare, and especially if the child's temperature can only be maintained at a lower rate by the use of fever medications. If a child becomes ill during the daycare day, the parent must make arrangments to pick up the child promptly. If the parent is unavailable, one of the alternate appointed contact people will be called. I require a minimum of 2 non-parental emergency contact numbers on file at all times. Hair Lice If I suspect a child may have lice, I will do a check of his or her hair. If there is any evidence that either lice or nits (eggs) are present, the child must be removed from my childcare immediately. The child may be readmitted after the first treatment is completed and all nits are removed. Further information about Head Lice and its treatment can be found here. Medication: I may administer prescription and non-prescription medications, at my discretion, according to written instructions from the parent. General cleanliness: I provide antibacterial liquid soap in all bathrooms, and I insist on children washing their hands after using the facility and during other times of the day. Clean towels are provided daily for the children's use. Thorough handwashing stops the spread of many germs that cause illness. An excellent resource for questions regarding health and safety is the Saskatchewan Health Line. It is free and available 24 hours a day. The number is 1-877-800-0002. |
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