The following precautions shall be taken for children and staff suspected of having a communicable disease:

1. Kiddieland shall immediately notify the parent or guardian of the child’s condition when a child has been observed with signs or symptoms of illness.
2. A child or staff member with any of the following signs or symptoms of illness shall be immediately isolated or discharged from Kiddieland:
1. Diarrhea (more than one abnormally loose stool)
2. Severe coughing, causing the child to become red or blue in the face or to make a whooping sound
3. Difficult or rapid breathing
4. Yellowish skin or eyes
5. Conjunctivitis
6. Temperature of 100 degrees taken by the axially method when in combination with any other sign of illness
7. Untreated, infected skin patches
8. Unusually dark urine and/or gray or white stool
9. Stiff neck
10. Evidence of lice, scabies or other parasitic infestations
3. A child with any of the following signs or symptoms shall be immediately isolated from other children.  Decisions regarding whether the child should be discharged immediately or at some other time during the day shall be determined by the Administrator and the parent or guardian.  The child, while isolated, shall be carefully watched for symptoms listed:
1. Unusual spots or rashes
2. Sore throat or difficulty swallowing
3. Elevated temperature
4. Vomiting
4. Kiddieland shall follow the Ohio Department of Health “Child Care Communicable Disease Chart” (which is located in the hallway on the wall by the cubby’s) for appropriate management of suspected illnesses
5. A child isolated due to suspected communicable disease shall be:
1. Cared for in a room not being used for other types of childcare.
2. Within sight and hearing of an adult at all times.  No child shall ever be left alone or unsupervised
3. Made comfortable and provided with a cot
4. Observed carefully for signs of worsening condition
5. Discharged to a parent as soon as practical

A mildly ill child who is experiencing minor common cold symptoms, but who is not exhibiting any of the symptoms under communicable diseases may be cared for within the child’s group.  The child shall be observed carefully for signs and symptoms of worsening condition.

A child may return to Kiddieland after 24 hours of being free from symptoms/fever and/or with a doctor’s notice.

All staff listed on the Medical and Dental Emergency Plan posted in each room have been trained in First Aid and communicable disease by a licensed physician or RN.  A medical and dental emergency plan is available upon request.

Hand washing procedures are stressed to all teachers and children.  Signs showing proper sanitation are posted by sinks in classrooms and restrooms.

The Ohio “Child Daycare Center Communicable Disease Chart” is posted in the Administrator’s office.

Parents will be notified when their child has been exposed to a communicable disease.

These health policies will apply to all children and staff within the confines of Kiddieland Preschool & Daycare Learning Center.

The Administrator is to be consulted before any child is sent home sick.  In the Administrator’s absence, the designated staff member will make the judgment in determining if the child’s condition is contagious and therefore endangering the health of the other children in the center.