The Center has a wing that is separate from the rest of the Center called “Get Well Care.” Here, mildly ill children can be cared for by our resident R.N., as space is available. Spaces become available on a first come, first served basis as parents call in the morning to admit their children. Parents bringing sick children must use the Get Well entrance located on the side of the building. If a child becomes ill during the course of the day, the parent will be called immediately, and if there is space, the parent has the option to have their child cared for in Get Well Care until 4:30 p.m. If space is unavailable, the child will be moved to that part of the Center in a holding area until the parent or emergency contact arrives to pick up the child (within one hour.) This prevents the spread of germs throughout the Center and will help to keep all children healthier all of the time. We recommend and request that a parent make every attempt to pick up a sick child as soon as possible and to see Get Well Care as emergency care only.
Types of illnesses that will not be included in Get Well Care are droplet-type infections, or illnesses so serious that special equipment or intensive care may be required.
DAILY HEALTH SCREENING:
The parent or guardian must bring the child into the Center and stay until the staff has welcomed the child. This is to permit a daily health screening to be performed and to ensure that staff are aware of any current health issues or concerns on the part of the parents.
PARENT HANDBOOK
