We personally believe if your child is feeling unwell then they will benefit more to be cared for in the comfort of their own home with one to one care and attention. We are more than happy to care for children who are suffering from minor illnesses e.g. coughs and colds however we will not care for children who are extremely unwell, children who are infectious or who are running a high temperature of 38 degrees or more.
We ask that you do not bring your child in if they have suffered from sickness or diarrhoea within the last twenty-four hours. Please call us to let us know.
If your child was to become ill then we would ensure to make them as comfortable as possible, reassure them and isolate them from the other children if necessary. You would then be contacted to collect your child.
We will happily administer prescribed medication if signed consent has been obtained from you.
Chicken Pox/Shingles
5 days from onset of rash, as long as spots are crusted over.
Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex)
None
Conjunctivitis
None (If there is an outbreak we will consider exclusion after consultation with the HPA)
Diarrheoa and/or Vomiting including Rotavirus/Norovirus/Gastroenteritis
48 hours from the last episode, if as a result of illness or infection. (Also, after 3 or more loose stools in a childminding session as a result of illness/infection, children are required to be sent home and may return 48 hours after the last episode)
Flu (Influenza)
Until recovered fully enough to participate in childminding activites
German Measles (Rubella)*
6 days from onset of rash
Glandular Fever
None, however must be well enough to participate in childminding activities.
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
5 days from onset of spots/sores to help stop the spreading of disease.
Head Lice
None
Impetigo
Until lesions are crusted or healed, or 48 hours after commencing antibiotic treatment.
Measles*
4 days from onset of rash
Meningitis*
Until recovered (We will follow the instructions of the Local Health Protection Unit)
Mumps*
5 days after onset of swollen glands.
Ringworm
Until treatment has commenced
Scabies
Until treatment has commenced
Scarlet Fever/Scarletina*
24 hours after commencing antibiotics
Slapped cheek/Fifth Disease/Parovirus
None, however must be well enough to participte in childminding activites
Threadworm
None
* = Notifiable diseases
Please note this list is not exhaustive but contains the most common exclusions.
Parents should always seek advice from their GP or Accident & Emergency department regarding the specific symptoms of their child.