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Medication Policies and Procedures

We ask that parents administer medications to their own children. If a parent or guardian wishes for Brighter Beginnings Child Development Center to administer medication to their child, they must completely fill out an entry in the Daily Medication Log Book giving permission for the medication to be given. Complete dosage instructions must be included along with the name of the medication, the time to give the medication, date, and parent signature. All medications must be labeled with your child’s name and prescription medication should be in its original bottle with the child’s and the prescribing doctor’s name and phone number. We will NOT administer any expired medication.

Illness/Exclusion of Sick Children

A child who arrives at the center noticeably ill and exhibiting any signs of illness that is outlined in the MSDH Rules and Regulations handbook, they will not be admitted for the day. If your child becomes ill while at the center, exhibiting any signs of illness that is outlined in the MSDH Rules and Regulations handbook, the parent or guardian will be contacted. If no one can be reached, we will call your emergency contact. We will separate sick children from others while they wait to be picked up by parent or another authorized person. If a child requires one on one care and no one can be reached, late pick up fees will apply. The child must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning the center.

Health

Small children can become ill quickly. The child care provider should observe each child’s health throughout the time the child is in their care. If the child care provider observes signs and symptoms of illness that would require removal from the facility, he/she should contact the parents/guardians to have the child picked up and continue to observe the child for other signs and symptoms. If the child is not responding to you, is having trouble breathing, or is having a seizure or convulsion, call 911.

The Following Conditions Require Exclusion from BBCDC

Fever: Defined as 100 *F or higher taken under the arm, 101*F taken rectally. For children 4 months or younger, the lower rectal temperature of 101*F is considered a fever threshold.

Children must be FEVER FREE for 24 HOURS before returning to the center.

Diarrhea: Frequent (3 or more episodes in a 24-hour period) runny, watery, or bloody stools. According to the CDCrecommendations, a child who is not toilet trained and hasdiarrhea should be excluded from child care settings regardlessof the cause.

Children must be DIARRHEA FREE for 24 HOURS before returning to the center.

Vomiting: Two or more times in a 24 hour period.

Rash: Body rash with a fever.

Sore throat: Sore throat with fever and swollen glands.

Severe coughing: The child gets red or blue in the face or makes high-pitched whooping sound after coughing.

Eye discharged: Thick mucus or pus draining from the eye.

Jaundice: Yellow eyes and skin.

Irritability: Continuous irritability and crying.

Children who have symptoms consistent with Fifth’s Disease, Hands, Foot & Mouth Disease, Chicken Pox, Scabies, Lice, Ring Worm, Impetigo, Measle, Meningitis, Mumps, Pinworms, Pink Eye, E. Coli, Flu, Coronavirus, etc., will require a Doctor’s written authorization stating that your child is clear to return to school.

Sun Safe

Sun safe practices will be used during outdoor activities scheduled between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the period April 1 to September 15. Sunscreen spray must be used and must be provided by the parents. Insect repellant may also be used if provided by the parents. Please consult your child’s pediatrician for information about the proper SPF for your child’s skin tone. Please label your child’s sunscreen and insect repellant.