The Ivy Academy of Early Learning

Health policy


The following policies have been designed to keep your child's health in mind. We ask that you, the parent take an active roll in following these guidelines. All incoming students shall have

All incoming students shall have a medical report that shall be dated less than six months prior to enrollment, with the exception of school-age children, a copy of the most recent regularly scheduled school physical may be submitted.

"Children will be screened upon arrival daily for any obvious signs of illness. If symptoms of illness are present, the child care staff shall
determent whether they are able to care for the child safely, based on the apparent degree of illness, other children present and facilities available to care for the ill child" (DCFS 407.310 (b)

In accordance with DCFS we will exclude children when illness prevents the child from participating comfortably in program activities; illness calls for greater care than the staff can provide, without compromising the health and safety of other children; (407.310 c 2) You will be contacted to pick up your child in a timely fashion. If you are not able to do so, we have to follow the same procedures as Late Pick-Up

FEVERS: If a child develops a 101.0 fever of higher at school, parents will be called to pick up the child. The child cannot return to school until the child has been fever free, without the aid of a fever-reducing medication for a full 24 hours regardless of the cause of the fever.

DIARRHOEA/VOMITING: if a child is displaying signs of diarrhoea, three movements within one hour, or vomiting two or more times in 24 hours: shall be sent home, and may not return until system free.

CHICKEN PDX:MEASLES-MUMPS: Although the Department of Children and Family Services may state differently in their codes (DCFS 407.310 (2) (N) (Q) (P) regarding returning to class, our policy requires before returning to school after an outbreak of Chicken Pox, all pox marks must be completely dry.
The same is true for Mums, parotid gland must not be swollen, and Measles must wait one week after the disappearance of rash. Please check with the center director before returning the child to class. No
deductions for tuition — Please have your child immunized.

EAR INFECTIONS: Our policy regarding ear infections are that child must be on the antibiotic for 24 hours. and be fever free, without the aid of fever reducing medication before returning to school.

RASH-IMPETIGO: Must remain out of school until 24 hours after treatment has been initiated.

STREP THROAT: 24 hours after treatment has been initiated, and is without fever for 24 hours. MOUTH SORES: with

MOUTH SORES: with the inability to control saliva, may-not return until the child's physician or local health department states the child is noninfectious.

SCABIES-HEAD LICE: Until the morning after treatment. CONJUNCITIVITIS- 24 hours after treatment has been initiated

CONJUNCTIVITIS: 24 hours after treatment has been initiated

Medications

Prescription Medication: may only be administered if the Medical Consent Form is properly completed. The original pharmacy label must be current and on the bottle and must be for child indicated.

Non-prescription (Over the Counter): It is our policy that OTC's may only be administered if the Medical Consent Form is properly completed, as well may only be administered with a detailed doctor's note with clear exact directions, example: John Smith must have one teaspoon of sunscreen applied to each arm and leg, and a dime sized blot to each cheek, and nose, due to sun sensitivity. Our center's policy requires a doctor's note will be needed for Diaper wipes, diaper creams, and things like lip balms, as well as any cough or cold remedies. HOWEVER, keep in mind the enclosed information from the Health Department regarding infectious decease control in a child care setting.

DOCTOR'S NOTES ARE REQUIRED FOR ANY AND ALL MEDICATIONS, AND FOR THE RETURN TO SCHOOL FROM ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED ILLNESSES, AND ANY MENTIONED
ITEMS. NOTE MUST INCLUDE: DATE, PERMISSION TO RETURN, SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS, EXACT AMOUNT TO GIVE AND FOR HOW LONG TO GIVE/USE.

Your cooperation and understanding will help to ensure a healthy environment for your child and his peers.

If you should have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact the center director, or the Elgin Health and Human Services Department In group child care we must be clear and consistent with these policies.

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