When to Keep Your Child Home From Preschool
KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME IF THEY HAVE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS:
Fever – over 100 degrees F. orally. Temperature should remain normal (98.6 degrees) for 24 hours without fever reducing medication before returning to school.
Sore throat – especially if associated with fever or swollen glands
Vomiting – within the past 24 hours
Diarrhea – more than one occurrence in a 24 hour period
Drainage from the eye – the eye crusted and difficult to open (especially upon waking)
Nasal discharge (yellow or greenish) – If your child’s nasal mucus has a color and is accompanied by a fever and/or coughing, sneezing, drowsiness, and general signs of not feeling well, your child may be contagious and should remain at home until the symptoms subside. Call your doctor if you have any concerns or questions.
Appearance/Behavior – unusually tired, pale, lack of appetite, difficult to wake, confused
Rash – body rashes not associated with heat, or allergic reactions to medications
Head lice – contact teacher if any indication of head lice
Fever – over 100 degrees F. orally. Temperature should remain normal (98.6 degrees) for 24 hours without fever reducing medication before returning to school.
Sore throat – especially if associated with fever or swollen glands
Vomiting – within the past 24 hours
Diarrhea – more than one occurrence in a 24 hour period
Drainage from the eye – the eye crusted and difficult to open (especially upon waking)
Nasal discharge (yellow or greenish) – If your child’s nasal mucus has a color and is accompanied by a fever and/or coughing, sneezing, drowsiness, and general signs of not feeling well, your child may be contagious and should remain at home until the symptoms subside. Call your doctor if you have any concerns or questions.
Appearance/Behavior – unusually tired, pale, lack of appetite, difficult to wake, confused
Rash – body rashes not associated with heat, or allergic reactions to medications
Head lice – contact teacher if any indication of head lice
Remember to keep your contact info updated in case your student becomes ill and must be picked up early.