Health Policy
In an effort to create a healthy and safe environment, the
Early Childhood Center will adhere to the following
policies recommended by the State of California
Department of Public Health.
1.
Completed registration, emergency, health, and
medical forms must be turned into the ECC
office prior to the child’s first day of admission
to the classroom (Physician’s Report must be
turned in within 30 days of the first date of
attendance).
2.
A copy of your child’s current immunization
records must be submitted to the ECC office
prior to their first day of attendance.
If your child is fully immunized—a copy of their current
immunization record must be on file prior to the child’s
first day of admission to the classroom.
If your child is not fully immunized—your responsibilities
are listed below:
1.
The Statement of Exemption to Immunization
Law printed on the reverse of the blue California
School Immunization Record card must be filled
out and submitted to the ECC office. Please be
sure to submit a copy of any immunizations your
child has had.
2.
The Parent/Guardian must be completely
knowledgeable on the symptoms of any diseases
your child has not been vaccinated for. If you
child exhibits any of the symptoms of these
diseases, you must notify the Director
immediately.
3.
Be prepared to keep your child out of school
until the Director, in conjunction with the State
of California Department of Public Health,
determines it is safe for your child to return.
Please understand in advance that this time
period may be as long as 2 months, depending
on the circumstances.
As required by the State of California of Public Health, all
children are required to be up to date on their
immunizations, and must be given a health clearance
from their physician within 30 days of their first date of
attendance. As children grow and receive additional
immunization boosters, please submit a copy of your
child’s shot record to the ECC office so that we may
update our records.
We strive to protect the wellness of the children in our
care. One important way is our regular routine of
disinfecting toys and surfaces and hand washing.
Another is by not allowing children to attend while ill
with a contagious condition. If your child becomes ill
while at the Center, we will notify you immediately.
The following is a list of conditions which the State of
California Department of Public Health considers too ill
for a child to remain at the Center:
1.
Fever of 100 degrees or higher
2.
Stomach upset and/or vomiting
3.
Persistent and untreated cough
4.
Unexplained skin rash not associated with
diapering, heat or allergies
5.
Two loose, watery stools in succession
6.
Profuse runny nose with discolored discharge
7.
Thick yellow or green discharge from the nose or
eyes
8.
Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
9.
Any evidence of lice, pinworms, scabies, and/or
nits
10.
Any other indications of an infectious disease
11.
Atypical behavior for the child, such as lethargy,
fussiness & lack of appetite
12.
Any condition which prevents a child from
participating in the regular planned activities
A child may return to school only AFTER being
fever free for 24 hours WITHOUT any
medication. If you bring your child back to
school and the fever or any other illness recurs,
you will be asked to pick him/her up.
A child may need a doctor’s note explaining
what the child was seen/treated for, and they
may return to school.
A child may also NOT return to school until 24
hours AFTER the first dose of an antibiotic is
given, even if the doctor says it is okay.
Often the spreading of illness occurs before severe
symptoms occur (i.e., fever, vomiting, etc.) Observing
your child’s behavior is the key way to detect the possible
onset of an illness. It is up to you to keep your child
home if you believe she/he is coming down with
something other than a common cold.
The state of California Department of Public Health
requires that you contact the Director immediately if you
suspect anyone in your family has any type of contagious
illness (i.e., pink eye, chicken pox, head lice, pertussis
(whooping cough). The Director must also be contacted
if your child or anyone in your family were exposed to
any contagious illness.
Medication Policy
1.
No medication, including aspirin,
acetaminophen, or cough medicine, may be
administered to any child unless ordered by a
licensed physician. Any child requiring fever-
reducing medication should be kept home from
school.
2.
All prescribed medications must be in their
original container, clearly labeled with the
child’s name and the medicine’s expiration date.
Siblings cannot share medications.
3.
Medication may not be diluted in your child’s
drink or food.
4.
All medications must have a doctor’s
instructions as to dosage and times to be given.
Prescription medication must have this
information on the label. Staff will only
administer medication in the dosage stated on
the label.
5.
Parents/Guardians must fill out a Authorization
to Administer Medication form, which will be
used to log the date, time, and staff’s name. All
medication must be given to given to the child’s
teacher in order to ensure proper and safe
storage.
Exposure Notices
In the event of exposure to an infectious disease, an
email/memo will be sent out/posted to the
parents/guardians of each child in the involved
classrooms informing them of the exposure. The
email/memo will be distributed by the end of the next
school day after the staff receives notice of the
contagious illness.
My signature verifies that I have read and will adhere to
the revised Early Childhood Center’s Health Policy.
Child’s Name
_______________________________________________
________________ Date ______________
Parent’s Signature
_______________________________________________
____________ Date ______________
*Please sign and return this form to the Early Childhood
Center office. A copy will be provided for you.
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