Illness and Medication

• If your child is unwell or not feeling themselves, it is much better for them to be at home.  This will also protect other families and staff.  

• Ring or email the preschool to let us know the reason for any absence.  

• It is important to notify us of any infectious illnesses so other families may be alerted.

• If in doubt, please contact preschool for advice.

Your child must STAY AT HOME:

• If they are unwell and/or have a high temperature;

• If they have symptoms of a respiratory infection (including Covid-19) and a high temperature or feel unwell; 

• If they have tested positive for Covid-19, with or without symptoms, remain at home for a minimum of three full days and only return if they are well an do not have a temperature.

• For the first 48 hours after starting antibiotics - their return must be agreed with the Preschool Manager;

• Until 48 hours after the last bout of sickness or diarrhoea.

Please keep your child at home if there is a positive case of COVID-19 in your household as this will help to prevent Covid-19 spreading through the preschool. 

Medication

• Remember to tell us if your child has any medication at home before coming to preschool, including antibiotics, paracetamol or ibuprofen.

• You must inform us if your child has a medical condition, an allergy or intolerance or has any kind of prescribed medication. 

• You will need to complete forms giving full details of their condition. 

• Ask your doctor to prescribe an extra set of medication to be kept at Preschool, including a spacer if used with an inhaler. 

• Staff are required to undertake training to use some kinds of life-saving medication so please inform us in plenty of time to enable this to be arranged before your child starts. 

• For your child’s safety and for insurance reasons, your child may not be able to start until the training has been completed. 

• A medication record will be completed if your child requires their medication while at pre-school.  You will be asked to countersign the form so you know exactly what they have had and when.