Health and Attendance Policy
At Little Flower Learning Center, we are committed to maintaining a clean and healthy environment for all children in our care.
To help prevent the spread of illness, we kindly ask that parents keep their children home if they are showing any signs of sickness, including cold-like symptoms. Our health and safety protocols follow the latest guidance from the CDC, as well as state and local health departments.
The following procedures are in place:
Children are not permitted to attend and will be sent home if they exhibit any of the following symptoms:
A fever or have been feverish within the past 24 hours
(Please note: if a child is given fever-reducing medication such as Tylenol, a written explanation is required.)A temperature of 100.4°F or higher (underarm) or 101°F or higher (oral)
A persistent, deep, or productive cough
Vomiting or diarrhea occurring more than three times within a 24-hour period
Red, watery eyes or other symptoms that may indicate conjunctivitis (“pink eye”)
A sore throat or coated tongue that interferes with eating
A significantly reduced appetite
Yellow or green nasal discharge, which may signal an infection
Unusual fatigue, sluggishness, or signs of not feeling well
Any visible signs of a contagious condition, such as unexplained skin rashes
Protecting the Health of Our School Community
When deciding whether your child is well enough to attend school, please keep in mind that our classrooms are shared spaces where children, teachers, and staff interact closely. Illnesses can spread quickly, especially since children are often most contagious before symptoms are fully apparent. For this reason, it’s crucial that children recovering from illness remain at home until they are no longer at risk of spreading infection.
If a child shows signs of illness upon arrival, our staff may determine that they are not well enough to attend and may ask that the child not be admitted for the day.
Should a child become ill during school hours, parents will be contacted and asked to pick up their child as soon as possible. During that time, we will make every effort to separate the child from others to minimize exposure.
If your child is diagnosed with a contagious illness such as strep throat, chickenpox, or pink eye, please notify Little Flower Learning Center immediately. We will inform other parents and post a notice of any confirmed cases while maintaining confidentiality. In certain cases, children with immunization exemptions or incomplete immunization records may be temporarily excluded from the classroom as a precaution.
Little Flower Learning Center also follows all recommendations from the Health Department to safeguard children against environmental or health risks.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us uphold a safe, healthy environment for all our children, families, and staff.
