The health and well being of your child is my number one concern but the reality is, children do become ill. It is important to take preventative measures such as: hand washing nutritious food proper diaper handling techniques proper personal grooming habits keeping the environment clean
As the parent, you too can assist in making sure that your child is safe by informing me if your child has any allergies or any other medical condition.

If your child has become ill, I require 24 hours notice from the time of diagnosis. The following would be some symptoms of illness that would exclude your child from attending childcare in my home: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, fever of 38.3 degrees Celsius or more, sore throat or difficulty swallowing, infected skin or eyes or an undiagnosed rash, severe itching of body or scalp any known or suspected communicable disease
If you as the parent are not able to pick your child up, alternate arrangements must be available. While your child is waiting to be picked up, I understand that it is my responsibility to make sure he/she is comfortable and away from the other children.

Before your child may return to childcare in my home, he or she must be free of all symptoms. A note from your family practitioner may be required.


If your child has any special needs such as allergies or regular administration of medication is required, I should also be notified.