Illness Policy

The health and well being of all of the children here at Honey Bee Preschool. is very important to me. It is for the protection of the children that I must insist on a strict adherence to my Illness Policy. Please read it carefully.

Colds and Coughs: Slight cold symptoms are acceptable, which means some coughing and/or sneezing and CLEAR nasal discharge. Thick nasal discharge that is discolored... (usually greenish or yellow) and/or a persistent cough with or without phlegm being brought up is NOT acceptable. This usually indicates a condition that needs to be evaluated and treated by a physician. If your child has these symptoms and their Doctor does not prescribe any meds, I will now require a note from him/her stating that they are not infectious and may attend preschool.

If your child has a fever over 100 they must be excluded until they are fever free without the aid of a fever reducer (Tylenol, Advil, Motrin) for 24 hrs.

Antibiotics: If a child is put on antibiotics for any reason they must be excluded from daycare for 24 hrs and be given all the doses of the medicine prescribed for that time period.

Vomiting and/or diarrhea: If a child has either of these symptoms, they must be excluded from daycare until they are symptom free (again for 24 hr.) Example: if your child throws up at home at 10:00 pm they must be excluded from daycare the following day, and until they have not thrown up for 24 hrs.

Lice: Children must be excluded until all family members have been checked and treated, as well as the home, bedding, carpets, and vehicles and car seats. The child may return only when they are lice and nit free. I will check often for this!

If a child becomes ill while at daycare, I will call and let you know that they need to be picked up, make sure you give me all phone numbers where I may reach you or someone on your pickup list. If a child becomes ill they will be isolated from the others until you or someone arrives. Please don't delay in these instances as you may risk infecting other families.

If I become too ill to care for your child I will let you know as soon as possible. Either me or a family member will attempt to reach you by phone. Make sure I have your current phone number if it has been changed for any reason. Make sure you have your own back up sitter arrangements made beforehand.

I do understand and empathize with parents when their children are ill. It can be a very difficult, frustrating, and emotionally challenging situation when you are torn between a sick child and other obligations. These policies are designed to be fair to the ill child and their family, as well as our healthy children and their families. I am hoping to control the amount of illnesses and to keep everyone healthy and happy. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.