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Sick Day Plan
Plan on Sick Days...
They Will Happen!
It is inevitable that working parents with a young child will sooner or later have to cope with their child being ill. Parents need to develop a plan that allows them to manage the difficult problem of caring for their sick child in a way that: • Decreases stress for the child • Eases tension and guilt for the parent • Makes business run smoothly for their employer
How Sick is Too Sick for Child Care or Preschool?
Children suspected of having a communicable disease such as chicken pox, measles or strep throat may not be placed in child care. Furthermore, children exhibiting symptoms of illness such as undiagnosed rashes, sore throat, vomiting or diarrhea also should
not be in care. These guidelines apply to both childcare and preschools. When enrolling your child, discuss the caregiver’s sick child care policies.
Be Prepared
Caring for the Sick Child Yourself
This is likely the very best choice for your child. What are the policies regarding use of sick leave at your workplace? Can you rearrange your schedule at work
Finding an Alternate Care Situation
Most working parents will need to call on an alternate caregiver to provide care for their sick child. Search for a dependable adult whom the child knows and likes. Likely prospects are relative, friends, neighbors, retirees, and college students.
Get acquainted with several alternate caregivers before you need them. The better acquainted you are with each other, the easier it will be for your child when sickness occurs. Check in advance about transportation arrangements and fees.
Other Options
Some child care centers, such as Bright Horizons centers offer drop-in or emergency child care for families who live nearby and are looking for safe, high-quality care as well as engaging and fun activities for their children when their regular caregiver is unavailable. These centers are specially designed to help children feel safe and secure, and to ease the transition into their new environment.
These guidelines apply to both childcare centers and preschools. When enrolling your child in preschool or childcare, discuss and understand their sick day policies and have a plan.
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Hearts Leap Schools
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Michael Lane Preschool
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Situated on two adjoining lots, a historic house welcomes two to three year olds while a large modern purpose built facility is home to the three to six year olds. Both classrooms feature age appropriate traditional Montessori equipment and a traditional work period. In between the buildings is an exceptionally large yard with climbing structures, playhouses, sandbox, a "pretend" creek, a tricycle area, block building pavilion and music stage/ platform, and a well loved tire swing, and dress up area. There are outdoor art, craft, and science activities. We have a well lit art room and offer music together and gymnastics class.
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The Saklan School
Celebrating our 65th Anniversary Year in 2019! Saklan students are challenged to think creatively, act compassionately, and live courageously. Our Pre-K program exposes students to developmentally appropriate material in a dynamic mix of play, exploration, social-emotional learning, and fun.
Introducing the building blocks for a successful transition to Kindergarten, our caring teachers inspire academic growth while nurturing each child’s unique development, fostering a true love of learning.
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The Quarry Lane Preschool
The Quarry Lane School offers quality preschool programs for children ages 15 months to five years at two campuses in Pleasanton. Since 1991, our qualified teachers and dedicated staff have provided a safe and loving environment for young children as they begin their journey of lifelong learning. A child’s first years are critical to their growth and success in life; our preschool programs strive to balance nurturing and caring with a young child’s growing need for both structure and independence. With this balance in mind, we hope to instill in our students a lifelong joy and excitement for learning that will continue with them throughout their educational path. Our goal at Quarry Lane is to develop the child in a learning environment that promotes self-esteem, encourages natural creativity, and provides a solid academic foundation.
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