Policy Number: 7.0
Section: Health
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Policy: This is a child care facility for children free from illness, only. Parents are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the illness policies, while the teachers are responsible for enforcing these policies and maintaining a healthy child care environment for all.
Procedure:
A child showing symptoms of sickness, or cannot participate in activities throughout a normal day, cannot be brought to the child care facility. The teacher is responsible for the following procedures:
A visual inspection at drop-off will screen the child for the following symptoms:
Fever: temperature of 101°F orally or 102°F rectally.
Fever, plus additional symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, earache, rash, or confusion.
Diarrhea: production ...