We aim to create a safe and hygienic environment that will promote the health and wellbeing of both the children and educators.
As a rule, children should not be brought into Co-op unless they are well enough to participate in normal daily routines and activities. A sick child needs the special one-to-one care that is only possible at home.
The following guidelines apply when deciding if your child is well enough to be in care:
Antibiotics. If prescribed antibiotics, your child must stay at home for at least 24 hours from the time they start taking them.
Fever. If your child develops a fever while at Co-op, you will be asked to come and collect them or arrange for someone else to collect them.
Fever. Your child must be free from fever for at least 24 hours before returning to care.
Gastroenteritis. Your child must be free from vomiting or loose bowel movements for at least 48 hours before returning to Co-op.
Flu and flu-like illnesses. Your child must be well before returning to care. This is in consideration for your child, our other children in care and our educators. * Covid symptoms - a RAT or PCR test is required, and you will need to follow current government guidelines.
Head Lice. You child can return once appropriate treatment has begun.
Chicken Pox and Hand Foot and Mouth. Your child can return once ALL blisters have dried up.
If unsure, please contact the centre staff for guidance if attendence is recommended or not.
Please note the following:
** Parents must inform staff if any medication, including Paracetamol or cough mixture, has been administered to your child before arriving in care.
** If your child requires medication to be administered while in care, you must fill out our Medication Permission Form, ensure you speak to a team member (preferably someone from your child's group) and hand the medication to a team member before you leave.