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Create clear, consistent sick-child policies for your child care center that protect children and staff while treating families fairly. Explore guidance on when to send a sick child home, return after vomiting, fever rules, and preventing illness from spreading.

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How Long Should a Child Stay Home After Vomiting?

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When a child vomits, families and providers must balance recovery, hydration, infection control, and ...

When Should a Sick Child Be Sent Home From Daycare?

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A sick-child decision can affect one child, an entire classroom, and a family’s workday—so staff nee ...

Can a Child Come to Daycare With a Fever?

Read Time: 6 min

A fever at drop-off can create a difficult decision for any child care professional: protect the gro ...

How Can Daycare Programs Prevent the Spread of Common Illnesses?

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When colds, stomach viruses, influenza, RSV, and other infections move through a classroom, consiste ...

How Can Child Care Programs Manage Sick-Child Exclusion Policies Fairly and Effectively?

Read Time: 6 min

When a child becomes ill in group care, staff must protect the whole community while responding comp ...

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