Getting Ridiculous

[rmc20021]

I posted a little while ago about the 'snot' issues here. One boy's nose has been running NON STOP all morning. Just now, I had to clean up his arm because it was so bad it RAN down his arm from elbow to wrist.

Would you send him home? I'm ready to because I just cannot take any more. I believe it's allergies, but still...it's SNOT and it's getting all over the place...

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

What does your illness policy say? :hug:

[rmc20021]

I only have clear runny nose is ok since it could be due to teething. But this boy is 5 yo so I know it's not teething. I believe it's allergies so I don't feel comfortable saying he has to go home, yet I cannot have this every day like this.

He's old enough he could be treated with Singulair or Claritin for allergies IF his mom would get it for him. I think he should have something before he comes to daycare each day to prevent this kind of stuff.

[CedarCreek]

Honestly I might tell Mom that he needs to have some allergy meds or not come if its that bad. Its distracting and gross.

[daycarediva]

I *JUST* added a new policy to my parent handbook that after 5 subsequent days of a runny nose, a child needs to be seen my a pediatrician, and I need a note with dx and treatment plan before they can return to care.

It completely solved my 'allergy' issue. I had 5/8 of my kids last week with severe runny noses and I made it very clear Friday evening that I needed the allergy diagnosis IN HAND with a treatment plan outlined from the pediatrician.

1 dcb (clear drainage) had a double ear infection, started antibiotics Friday
1 dcb (green and thick drainage) had a sinus infection, started antibiotics Saturday
3 (all clear) were diagnosed with seasonal allergies, 2 are on Claritin liquid and one is on Allegra

I didn't wipe a single nose today! happyface

[momofboys]

Honestly I might tell Mom that he needs to have some allergy meds or not come if its that bad. Its distracting and gross.

I cared for a child who did have allergy issues - the parents provided tissues & when he had problems he had to take allergy medicine before I would allow him to come. Good luck!

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I just changed my illness policies and it now takes up an entire page in my Parent Handbook. This is now in it about nasal discharge:
• Green discharge from the nose (or a constant running nose)

I would add something similar to yours. If you begin to notice a child with allergies, gently point out that you are beginning to notice that they have a constant running nose and to please medicate them with allergy medication prior to arrival or keep them home.
It's not sanitary for a child to constantly be dripping and/or touching things around the daycare with hands that may or may not be covered in snot.

[Play Care]

I *JUST* added a new policy to my parent handbook that after 5 subsequent days of a runny nose, a child needs to be seen my a pediatrician, and I need a note with dx and treatment plan before they can return to care.

It completely solved my 'allergy' issue. I had 5/8 of my kids last week with severe runny noses and I made it very clear Friday evening that I needed the allergy diagnosis IN HAND with a treatment plan outlined from the pediatrician.

1 dcb (clear drainage) had a double ear infection, started antibiotics Friday
1 dcb (green and thick drainage) had a sinus infection, started antibiotics Saturday
3 (all clear) were diagnosed with seasonal allergies, 2 are on Claritin liquid and one is on Allegra

I didn't wipe a single nose today! happyface

I like this a lot! Do you mind if I use it?

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I *JUST* added a new policy to my parent handbook that after 5 subsequent days of a runny nose, a child needs to be seen my a pediatrician, and I need a note with dx and treatment plan before they can return to care.

It completely solved my 'allergy' issue. I had 5/8 of my kids last week with severe runny noses and I made it very clear Friday evening that I needed the allergy diagnosis IN HAND with a treatment plan outlined from the pediatrician.

1 dcb (clear drainage) had a double ear infection, started antibiotics Friday
1 dcb (green and thick drainage) had a sinus infection, started antibiotics Saturday
3 (all clear) were diagnosed with seasonal allergies, 2 are on Claritin liquid and one is on Allegra

I didn't wipe a single nose today! happyface

You're who I borrowed that from! I had added this in as well:

After 5 days of symptoms with no improvement, the student will be excluded from care until they have been seen by a Doctor and have a Doctor's note explaining what the child has and what the treatment plan is. Administration will be the final deciding factor concerning re-admittance into Preschool.

[rmc20021]

I *JUST* added a new policy to my parent handbook that after 5 subsequent days of a runny nose, a child needs to be seen my a pediatrician, and I need a note with dx and treatment plan before they can return to care.

It completely solved my 'allergy' issue. I had 5/8 of my kids last week with severe runny noses and I made it very clear Friday evening that I needed the allergy diagnosis IN HAND with a treatment plan outlined from the pediatrician.

1 dcb (clear drainage) had a double ear infection, started antibiotics Friday
1 dcb (green and thick drainage) had a sinus infection, started antibiotics Saturday
3 (all clear) were diagnosed with seasonal allergies, 2 are on Claritin liquid and one is on Allegra


I didn't wipe a single nose today! happyface

That's pretty much what I've been having...out of 4 kids, two have been having greenish discharge and this one has been clear....ALL WEEK LONG...but today has been the absolute worst.

[itlw8]

guess I am in the minority... I teach them to use a Kleenex and wash their hands. If on the clothes I have them change. Snot happens I deal with it.

I also do not require them to take meds . great if they want to but not required.

[CedarCreek]

guess I am in the minority... I teach them to use a Kleenex and wash their hands. If on the clothes I have them change. Snot happens I deal with it.

I also do not require them to take meds . great if they want to but not required.

I think it's a given that everyone teaches to use Kleenex and wash hands...we are talking about excessive snot.

[rmc20021]

guess I am in the minority... I teach them to use a Kleenex and wash their hands. If on the clothes I have them change. Snot happens I deal with it.

I also do not require them to take meds . great if they want to but not required.

I've been trying to teach them to use a kleenex and clean their hands as well...but when it gets to the point it's actually running down their arms it's time to do something more than hand them a tissue and bar of soap.

I don't like the idea of medicating a child, but if it's needed, and obviously it is in this case, then it's going to have to be a requirement. I'm not going to have the other dck's grabbing onto a ball (which actually did happen this morning) that has snot all over it.

Can't wait to get back outside after nap...it's beautiful out.

[Blackcat31]

This is what my handbook says about exclusion due to snot

There are times when a child may be excluded due to the required amount of care he/she needs when experiencing a common cold or illness.

For example, a cough that is disruptive to normal daily activities, when a child is unable to cover his/her mouth while coughing or when the amount of nasal discharge or fluid becomes unmanageable for the provider to continue maintaining a sanitary environment.

For nasal discharge, a doctor's visit may be required if no improvement is shown after 5 consecutive days.

This will occur at my discretion and will be handled on an individual basis.