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Children may not attend Wonder Years Childcare if they exhibit any symptoms of respiratory illness or fever, without exception. Household members must also take all possible precautions to limit exposure to COVID-19.

Families are advised to keep their child at home or seek alternate care arrangements if the child experiences any of the following conditions:
– Pain – any unexplained or undiagnosed pain
– Common cold symptoms, including listlessness, runny nose, coughing, and sore throat
– Breathing difficulties – wheezing or persistent cough
– Fever (100°F/38.3°C or higher)
– Sore throat or trouble swallowing
– Infected skin or eyes, or undiagnosed rash
– Headache and stiff neck (requires physician evaluation)
– Unexplained diarrhea or loose stool, potentially indicative of a gastrointestinal infection
– Nausea and vomiting
– Severe itching or dry skin caused by lice or scabies
– Known or suspected communicable diseases (a doctor’s note may be required for return)

A child must be kept at home (or taken home) and remain at home for 24 hours after symptoms subside if they are too ill to participate in regular activities or exhibit any of the above symptoms. Ultimately, it is the parent’s responsibility to care for a sick child, and fees will not be refunded for absences due to illness.

If your child becomes ill while at daycare, we will contact you or your alternate to pick up the child within 30 minutes. We will keep the child comfortable until you arrive. In an emergency, we will call an ambulance and contact you immediately. If staff are too ill to care for the children or if any children are contagious, the daycare may close. We will provide as much notice as possible, and you will not be charged for days we cannot provide care. It is your responsibility to make alternative childcare arrangements.