"Where Little Roots Grow Freely"

At Willow Academy, we are committed to maintaining a healthy and safe environment for all children and staff. To minimize the spread of illness, we require that sick children remain at home under the care of a parent or guardian when they are ill or contagious.

• A fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher
   
• Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
   
• Contagious diseases (e.g., strep throat, pink eye, chickenpox, COVID-19, hand-foot-and-mouth disease)
   
• A rash that is undiagnosed or suspected to be contagious
   
• Any condition that prevents the child from participating comfortably in activities
   

Children may return when:

• They have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication
   
• Vomiting and diarrhea have stopped for 24 hours
   
• A doctor clears them to return (if required)
   
• Symptoms have improved and the child can comfortably participate in normal activities
   

A doctor's note may be required for certain illnesses.

Parents must notify the daycare if their child is diagnosed with a contagious illness so that appropriate measures can be taken to inform other families (while maintaining confidentiality).

If a child becomes ill while at daycare:

• The child will be separated from the group and supervised
   
• Parents will be contacted immediately and are expected to pick up their child within 1 hour
   

We do not administer medication unless a medication authorization form is completed and signed by a parent and physician (if applicable).