Sickness Policy

• Fever – A body temperature of 101 or greater. If your child has had fever, they must be fever free for 24 hours without medication prior to returning to therapy. 
• Diarrhea – 3 or more watery stools within a 24-hour period.
• Vomiting – Vomiting on two or more occasions within the past 24-hour period.
• Rash – Body rashes, not obviously associated with diapering, heat or allergic reactions to medications.
• Sore Throat – If associated with fever and/or swollen glands. 
• Severe Coughing – Episodes of coughing which may lead to repeated gagging, vomiting or difficulty breathing. 
• Pink Eye – Pink or red eye(s) which may be swollen, with white or yellow discharge. 
• Untreated Scabies, Head Lice, or the presence of nits. 
• Multiple Sores inside mouth with drooling–unless health care provider determines the condition is non-infectious. 
• Ringworm –  A fungal infection of the scalp or skin. 
• Impetigo

Your child can return to therapy 24 hours after they are symptom free or have initiated treatment with your physician. Thank you for your cooperation in preventing the spread of illness.