Health Guidelines

We look forward to a healthy and happy year at My First School! You can help us by keeping your child at home if they exhibit any of the following symptoms: fever, nausea, unknown skin rash, sore throat, excessive or discolored nasal discharge, diarrhea, discharging or oozing eyes or ears, open sores, or a persistent cough.

The office will notify families in writing of any illness outbreaks that occur within your child’s classroom during the school year.

Guidelines for Illness:

Students with a fever of 100°F or higher will not be allowed to remain in the classroom. Parents will be contacted to pick up their child immediately. (child must be picked up within one hour of being called)
Any child experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, rash, or open/oozing sores will also be sent home. Students must be symptom-free for 24 hours without the aid of medication before returning to school.
Children who develop a fever or vomiting during the night should not be sent to school until they have been symptom-free for a full 24 hours.
All medications, whether prescription or over-the-counter, must be administered at home. Faculty and staff at My First School are not permitted to give medications during the school day.
Parents should inform the teacher of all known allergies. A list of allergies will be posted in each classroom for easy reference.
Please do not send your child to school if they are not well enough to participate in outdoor activities. Weather permitting, children will go outside each day.
Please note: In certain circumstances, a doctor’s note will not override our health policies. My First School’s guidelines regarding illness and return to school take precedence to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.

By following these guidelines, we can help keep all our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn.