Child Sickness Policy

We care about our children at Morningside and are happy to welcome as many children as we can. However, with flu season approaching, please use discretion before dropping off your child in our nurseries or classrooms. Below are some good guidelines to follow when trying to decide what is best for your child and those in the nurseries and classrooms. Thank you!

STOP…Please Try Again Next Week

Fever of 100 degrees or higher

Wheezing or shortness of breath

Hard cough

Constant runny nose with yellow/green discharge

Lethargy

Diarrhea or vomiting

Redness or runny eyes

Sore throat or swollen glands

Undiagnosed rashes

Persistent itching

Uncovered sores

Unusual color

YIELD…Parents check on the child some time after drop off

Fever free for 24 hours

Sporadic cough

Minimal yellow/green runny nose

GO…Okay to come in

Mild, infrequent cough

Clear runny nose

Active, playful, and rested