We appreciate that at times children are ill; we will endeavour to support you through these times as effectively as possible.
We are more that happy to administer any medication that has been prescribed by a GP. A child prescribed Antibiotics can return to Nursery once they have taken the medication for 48 hours providing that they are not poorly or had any adverse reactions. After this time we will continue to administer it on your behalf. Calpol and Nurofen cannot be administered to cover an illness or maintain a child at Nursery.
Calpol or Nurofen will only administered to those children who are teething. If there is an emergency and the child has a temperature, it can be administered with prior consent from the parents and on the condition that someone will collect the child from Nursery.
We will require prior written consent in order to administer any medication for ongoing conditions. The list is not exhaustive although will include Asthma, Eczema and Nappy Rash Cream.
If you believe that your child is unwell, we ask that you carefully consider whether Nursery is the most suitable place for them. Please remember that Nursery is a busy place and a child who is unwell will have a much quicker recovery if they are resting at home and receiving the individual care and attention that they require.
With a contagious illness or condition children will be excluded from Nursery for the appropriate time, in line with Health Authority regulations.
A copy of our sickness exclusion chart is available.