Illness

Parents are asked to keep their children at home if they have any infection, and to inform the pre-school as to the nature of the infection so that the pre-school can alert other parents, and make careful observations of any other child who seems unwell

Parents are asked not to bring into pre-school any child who has been vomiting or had diarrhoea until at least 48 hours has elapsed since the last attack.

Children Unwell During Pre-School Hours

If a child is found to be ill while at pre-school, The sick child’s parent/carer (or emergency contact) will be notified and asked to collect the child.

If the children of pre-school staff are unwell, the children will not accompany their parent/carers to work.

Cuts and open sores, whether on adults or children, will be covered with sticking plaster or other dressing.