Illness Flyer

BRIGHT FUTURES SICKNESS POLICY

WHEN DO WE CALL? • An oral temperature over 101 degrees • A painful, red throat (even if no fever is present) • A deep, hacking cough • Difficult breathing or wheezing • An unexplained rash • Vomiting/diarrhea • Thick green drainage from the nose, along with fever, sinus pressure, or tiredness • Yellow discharge from the eyes • An unusual yellow coloring to the skin or eyes • Lice or nits • Suspect of a contagious disease (such as Hand, Foot, and Mouth)

** In order to ensure the safety and health of our children and staff, and in compliance with regulations set for by the state, children or adults who have these conditions will be excluded from the classroom until the condition subsides or we receive communication from a medical provider.

HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE (AFTER I AM CALLED) TO PICK UP MY CHILD? In the event a child becomes ill and needs to be picked up, the parent(s) will be called and are expected to come pick the child up within one hour (60 minutes) or in a timely manner.

WHAT HAPPENS TO MY CHILD IF I DON’T ANSWER MY PHONE? If the parent(s) cannot be reached, or have not arrived within an hour, the emergency contact person will be called and asked to come pick the child up. The child will be kept comfortable and isolated in the office until someone is reached. If the child requires emergency services, a staff member will accompany the child until the parents/emergency contact can be reached.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T PICK UP MY CHILD? Bright Futures reserves the right to terminate the child if their parents/guardians do not comply with the posted sick policy.