Sick Child Policies
& Procedures

In order to maintain the health and well being of all children, staff, and the volunteers serving in our Children’s Ministry, we ask that workers and parents follow the following procedures for use of childcare services during Sunday morning, Wednesday night, or special events.

Fever Policy

Children and workers should be fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication. Fever is defined as a body temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or above.

Vomiting Policy

Children and workers are welcome to return to childcare after they have been vomit-free for 24 hours. Any child or worker who becomes sick during church hours should be immediately removed from the area, and he/she will be welcome back when vomit-free for 24 hours. Any area/toy/facilities exposed to vomit should be cleaned and sanitized before being used again.

Diarrhea Policy

Children should stay home if they are experiencing loose stools that are not due to diet change and the stools are not contained in a diaper or are causing accidents.

COVID / Flu Policy

Anyone who suspects they may have or actively has symptoms of Covid/flu should stay out of children’s services until the symptoms and fever have resolved for 24 hours without the use of medicine. Speak to the Children’s Director if you are unsure if you/your child is safe to return.

Head lice/Scabies/Ringworm Policy

Children with head lice, scabies, or ringworm should not return to childcare until after they have received their first treatment.

Strep/Walking Pneumonia/Pneumonia Policy

Children should not return to services until they have completed 24 hours of treatment with antibiotics from a provider.

Infection/Rash/Sores Policy

Any child or worker with an active eye infection or open sores/mouth sores will be asked to not attend children’s services until the eye/sores are cleared up and no longer show symptoms. Children with rash with fever or other behavioral changes should not return to childcare until a provider has determined that the illness is not a communicable disease.

Handwashing Procedures

Workers and children should wash hands after any exposure to sickness and regularly wash hands or use sanitizer to prevent the spread of germs. Workers are required to wash hands before serving food or snacks, giving bottles to or feeding infants, after changing diapers, and after dealing with any bodily fluids (mucus, blood, urine, feces, vomit, etc)..