We will take every precaution to safeguard your child against illness. However, most children experience a normal number of infections.
If your child becomes ill while in our care, we will notify you and provide a quiet place for your child to rest. If you cannot be reached, we will try your emergency contacts under authorized individuals who may enter the building and whom we can release your child to.
Your child should remain out of the center for a minimum of 24 hours if any of the following occur:
1. Temperature of 101 or greater
2. Intestinal disturbance (diarrhea, vomiting)
4. Sore or discharging eyes, ears, or profuse nasal discharge
5. Your child has been placed on medication for for less than 24 hours. We suggest a 48 hour period to ensure that your child is no longer contagious.
If your child is exposed to any infectious disease, we will notify you. IF YOUR CHILD IS EXPOSED TO ANY INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTSIDE THE CENTER, PLEASE REPORT IT TO US PROMPTLY. IF YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE ATTENDING DUE TO ILLNESS, PLEASE CALL THE CENTER SO WE MAY INFORM YOUR CHILD'S TEACHERS AND THE MCHENRY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.