Kids

How do you make sure that your preschool environment is safe and healthy?

A few times a year we remind both our volunteers and our parents of our wellness policy.

Here’s what we tell our volunteers:

Children who show signs of illness should not be allowed into the classroom. When addressing this issue with parents, assure them that we want their child in Waumba Land as soon as they are feeling better.

If you continually have a problem with a sick child, enlist the help of your coach. If an illness is discovered after a child is in the classroom, remove the child from the other children and ask your coach to locate their parents.

Here’s what we tell our parents:

It’s that time of year when colds and the  flu can easily be passed. We want to provide a safe and healthy environment. Please know that we require that a child be fever-free for 24 hours before entering Waumba Land. We also ask that you adhere to the following wellness policy.

If in doubt, please apply the golden rule. It’s important to us that we protect the health of all of the children in our environment.

Here’s our wellness policy:

Upon recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics, we ask that a child is not brought to Waumba Land when the following conditions exist:

•    Fever (We require a child to be free of fever for 24 hours before entering Waumba Land.)

•    Vomiting or diarrhea (within the past 24 hours)

•    Symptoms of childhood diseases such as chicken pox, croup, strep throat, flu, etc.

•    Any unexplained rash

•    Pink eye or other eye infections

•    Cloudy or green runny noses or persistent cough

What policies do you have in place for sick children?

Post written by:  Kendra Fleming - Multi-Campus Children’s Ministry Director