DAY ONE LEARNING CENTER
Your child must be kept at home if he / she has any of the following symptoms:
- A temperature over 99 degrees (orally);
- Intestinal disturbances - accompanied by vomiting and / or diarrhea; or
- Any undiagnosed rash-sore or discharging eyes, ears, or nose.
Do not bring your child to the center with any of the above symptoms
If your child develops any of the symptoms listed above, we will isolate the child in a space designed for illness and call the parent. We will also ask you to pick up your child within the hour to take him / her home.
If your child has been or is exposed to any contagious disease such as whooping cough, German or regular measles, mumps, chicken pox, diphtheria, pinworms, or scarlet fever, keep him / her home and report the child’s condition to the center immediately. A letter will go out to parents to alert them if necessary.
- Children must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school;
- Children must be on antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school; and
- Parent must come within 1 hour of being called to pick up a sick child.
Injury / Accidents
Injury reports are written and given to parents at pick-up time to communicate the specifics of the injury. If a severe injury occurs, teachers will take measures needed to secure the safety of your child and will contact you immediately. In case of serious injuries requiring medical attention, your child will be transported to the nearest hospital unless otherwise specified by medical personnel.
Medication
Medication given to a child must be authorized with written permission by the physician and the parents. All medication must remain in the original container indicating the child’s name, type of medication, date of prescribed medication, amounts, and time of dosage, and the medication end date. Teachers that are Medication Administration certified will be administering the medicine.
Over-the-counter non-prescription medications are not permitted unless prescribed by a physician and the signed request is brought in with the medication. A medication permission form must be completed and signed by your physician each time a medication is prescribed.
Medications are kept out of reach of children with the proper documentation and instructions.