Illness and Toilet Procedures

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Your child’s health is a matter of major importance to all of us. Upon enrollment you will be required to submit a copy of your child’s immunization records to ensure they are up to date. Kindergarten students must submit their immunizations on the form provided by the State Department of Health.

Your child may be sent home if any symptoms of illness appear during the day. In such cases your child will be isolated from the others and made comfortable. You will be contacted immediately to come pick him/her up.

KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME IF HE/SHE:

• Has a fever or has had one during the previous 24 hours
• Has vomited or had diarrhea during the previous 24 hours
• Has a heavy nasal discharge
• Has a constant cough
• Complains of a sore throat, earache or headache
• Has a rash
• Is fussy, cranky, and generally out of sorts
• Is just tired. Rest at such times may prevent the development of a serious illness
• Has symptoms of a possible communicable disease. Please notify the school if your child does have a communicable disease

The school will send home notes at the onset of a communicable disease (as in the case of chicken pox, mononucleosis). We will post the recurrence of subsequent cases on the board by each classroom.

Your child may come to school if a cold is over but a minor nasal drip remains. If your child is too sick to play outside, they are too sick to be at school. In case of an accidental injury, we will make an immediate attempt to contact a parent/guardian. If we cannot reach you, we will call the person listed on your Emergency Information Card and finally your physician. If necessary, we will call an ambulance. The school will maintain a consent form agreeing to this arrangement. It is imperative that you keep the school up-to-date on phone numbers, emergency numbers and all pertinent information.

Toilet Procedures

All children attending Children’s House must be TOTALLY proficient in regards to bathroom needs and procedures. We will ensure children know where the bathroom is and that they know the rules in regards to flushing toilets and washing hands. The children are allowed to go to the bathroom at any time. In case of an accident, you may be notified. If your child has an accident, be assured your child’s personal well being will be our main priority and the situation will be handled discreetly to avoid any embarrassment for your child.