Preschool Health Policy

We ask that you show teachers and other parents the same concern and Christian courtesy that you want shown to you by not bringing a child who is ill into a preschool room. The recommendations below are form the American Academy of Pediatrics.

A child should not be taken from the home when any of the following exist:

• Fever (should be fever-free for at least 24 hours)
• Vomitting and/or diarrhea
• Any symptom of usual childhood diseases — scarlet fever, measles, mumps, chicken pox, whooping cough
• Common cold — from onset through one week
• Sore throat
• Croup
• Any unexplained rash
• Any skin infection — boils, ringworm, impetigo
• Pink eye or other eye infections

In addition:
We will not administer any medications.  Food activities are regular events in preschool classrooms.   Therefore, information regarding your child’s allergies is very important.