EXCLUSION
FOR ILLNESS |
POLICIES
TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND SAFETY
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EXCLUSION
FOR ILLNESS
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EXCLUSION
FOR ILLNESS
As a child care provider, you will need a clearly written policy for excluding sick children from your child care facility. Give each parent and guardian a copy of your Exclusion for Illness Policy when each child is enrolled. Explain the policy and answer any questions that the parents or guardians have at that time. This will prevent problems later when a child is sick. Children can become sick quickly. You should be aware of signs and symptoms of illness and know what to do if a child becomes ill. You should have a procedure for recording in writing and reporting any unusual illness or injury. Each day when the children arrive at your facility you should:
You should continue to watch each child's health throughout the day while in your care. Because infections spread easily among children, you should look for the symptoms requiring removal of a child from a child care setting (see below). If you see these symptoms in a child, you should:
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Note: This information is not intended to take the place of your state's or locality's child care regulations and laws. In every case, the laws and regulations of the city, county, and state in which the child care facility is located must be carefully followed even if they differ from these recommendations. |
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