We encourage you to consider keeping children at home if they are unwell especially with any conditions that are contagious. Children recover far quicker if they are able to rest and recoup in their own home. If any illnesses occur at our early years settings a notice is displayed on the door for your information.
With regard to illness we follow the Public Health Agency guidance set out for Schools and Childcare settings.
Chicken Pox – children must stay out of the early years setting until the spots have healed over, this is usually five to ten days after they appear.
Sickness and Diarrhoea – children will be sent home immediately and shouldn’t return to the early years setting until 48 hours after the last bout of sickness or diarrhoea.
Conjunctivitis – children will be sent home immediately and shouldn’t return to the early years setting until the eyes are clear, usually 24 hours after treatment begins.
Impetigo – children will be sent home immediately and shouldn’t return to the early years setting until the wound is dry and has stopped weeping, usually 24 hours after treatment begins.
If you are unsure about any other conditions, please check with a member of staff.