HEALTH AND SAFETY

IMMUNIZATIONS

The state law requires a physician’s report of good health upon entrance and immunization for Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, Hepatitis B, Chickenpox, and a TB check.

All children must be immunized.

Teachers are required to be immunized for Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, and Measles.

MEDICATION

No medication of any kind (including aspirin) will be administered to a student without the parent’s written instructions. Only medication prescribed by a physician, with the child’s name imprinted, will be given. If over the counter medication is needed, please have your child’s doctor write a note. When you bring in medication, hand the medicine directly to a teacher. You will be asked to fill out a form so we can administer according to your instructions.

We are not permitted to apply anything to your child without your written permission. This includes sunscreen, antibiotic ointment, or diaper cream. Please fill out a release form if these are needed.

ILLNESS

It is in the best interests of your child and of the others at Beginnings & Beyond to keep your child home when he is ill.

Sore throats, rashes, and children with heavy nasal discharge or a

constant cough may not attend school.

Please call 676-6244 before 8:00 a.m. to let us know your child will be staying home.

Children need to be well to be able to actively participate in our program.

When is it appropriate to return?

24 hours after a fever, or after the last dose of a fever reducer.
When the child can control cold symptoms
24 hours after a rash disappears, vomiting or unusual diarrhea stops.
When your child can participate fully in the program provided, including snack, indoor activities, outdoor activities, and nap.
If your child becomes ill while at school and you are called, please cooperate by picking up your child within 30 minutes. We will not call unless your child needs to be at home.

Please inform your child’s teacher of any allergies that he may have.

ILLNESS OR INJURY AT SCHOOL

In the event of a serious illness or injury, you will be called immediately. The signed registration form gives us permission to seek medical treatment for your child if you and/or the persons you have designated are unavailable.

You will be informed either verbally or with a written note about minor injuries which need first aid attention.

CHILD ABUSE

Staff members are mandatory reporters of any suspected child abuse (either physical or emotional). If your child is injured outside of school, please talk with your child’s teacher. The Child Abuse Reporting Law, Article 2.5, §11166

…any child care custodian… who has knowledge of or observes a child in his or her professional capacity or within the scope of his or her employment whom he or she reasonably suspects has been the victim of child abuse shall report such suspected instance of child abuse to a child protective agency immediately or as soon as practically possible…Any child care custodian who reasonably suspects that mental suffering has been inflicted on a child or its emotional well being is endangered in any other way, may report such suspected instance of child abuse to a child protective agency.

The Department of Social Services/Community Care Licensing has the authority to interview your child and to inspect and audit the admission packet without prior consent. The Director will make provisions for private interviews with your child, and for the examination of all records relating to your child. The Department of Social Services/Community Care Licensing, has the authority to observe the physical condition of your child, including conditions which could indicate abuse, neglect, or inappropriate placement, and to have a licensed medial professional physically examine your child. Authority cited: Section 1596.81 of Health and Safety Code Reference sections 1596.72, 1596.73, 1596.81, 1596.852, and 1596.853 of the Health and Safety Code.