When should a child stay home?
It is important to develop an illness policy that is in-line with state and national guidelines. For more information about state and national standards, see the links below.
State Health Care Requirements for Day Care Facilities: The State of Montana Department of Health and Human Services
Brush up on Montana's inclusion/exclusion requirements for day care facitities. These requirements begin on page 11 of this PDF document.
National Health and Safety Performance Standards: Guidelines for Out-of-Home Child Care, 2nd Edition
From the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care
This link is a good supplemental guide to accompany State regulations. For national standards regarding inclusion/exclusion of children due to illness, review Chapter 3.6 Management of Illness. For information regarding management of specific illnesses, check Chapter 6: Infectious Diseases.
