I am already tired of the yucky germs and it's just the beginning. We have had a nasty little respiratory bug going through daycare. It seems like it has come and come for others, but for me it is just settling right in! Hope to be rid of the crud soon!!!
With that being said, here are a few things I have been working on with the kids to limit spreading of germs this cold and flu season:
-They watch their hands when they get to daycare before going out to the playroom
-Most of them can independently wash their hands, the younger ones still need a little help, so if you could help reinforce proper hand washing at home that would be great!
-ALL OF THEM are expected to be covering their coughs and sneezes with the inside of their elbow.
-After blowing their noses, they go throw the kleenex in the garbage and then wash their hands.
As parents, please review my illness policy:
I do not
have a sick room here at daycare. If
your child is ill, they need to be home where they can get the care and rest
they need so they can return to daycare healthy. Your child will need to be
excluded from childcare under the following circumstances:
*Fever of
101 or higher. May not return until the fever has been gone (without the aid of
medicine) for a full 24 hours
*Vomitting. May not return until 24 hours after the last
vomiting episode
*Diarhea.
May not return until 24 hours after the last soft stool
*Unexplained
rash. Must be seen by a doctor
*Pink eye.
Child must be seen by a doctor and on antibiotics for 24 hours
*Strep
throat. May not return until on antibiotics for at least 24 hours
* Hand Foot and mouth disease: Excluded from care until the fever is gone (for 24 hours) AND all blisters have crusted over. This could be up to a week.
There are
other illnesses that your child can be excluded for and will be evaluated if they arise.
In addition
to these above exclusions, if your child is just well enough to participate in
our activities, they may be sent home.
If any of
these symptoms become present while in my care, it will be required that the
child is picked up within 30 minutes.
**If I
believe you sent your child to me aware of the above symptoms and did not
disclose it to me, it will be grounds for termination of care.
These are minimums. You know your child best. If they are sick or not feeling well, just keep them home. You taking a day off to care for your child and minimize the spread of germs means other parents may not have to take time off with their child. Also, then I won't get sick, possibly resulting in EVERYONE having to take a day off. In turn other parents will do that if their child gets sick, hopefully preventing you from having to take more time away from work. If everyone does their part and is courteous of others, we should be able to make it through these germy months without a huge outbreak!!!! ;) I appreciate everyone's assistance in keeping our daycare family healthy!
This week we have Travel tots on Tuesday with Ms Beth at 9am! The kids sure love their time with her and I must say, I also enjoy my one hour break just as much!!!!
Next week on Wednesday, we are going to have a Daycare Thanksgiving Feast. I will send out a sign up sheet for everyone to pick something to bring for it, just like people do at Thanksgiving! It will all be pretty easy, basic stuff, but helps teach the kids about contributing to a Holiday meal and coming together to feast!
Reminder, I am closed for Thanksgiving and the day after. Enjoy your weekend with your family!
Here are additional dates I will be closed the remainder of 2016. Be sure they are on your calendar!
Dec. 13
Dec. 23- Jan 2
MENU:
Monday- Corn dogs, carrots, oranges and milk
Tuesday- Lasagna Hotdish, green beans, peaches and milk
Wednesday- Chicken Patty Sandwiches, Bananas, mixed veggies and milk
Thursday- French Toast Sticks, ham, hashbrowns, pears and milk
Friday- Pizza, grapes, peas and milk
