Condition

Guidelines for Time Away from Child Care

Pink eye/ Conjunctivitis

Out of care for 24 hours after treatment begins.

Diarrhea 

Out of care as long as child has a watery stool that cannot be contained by diaper, or if child can't get to the toilet, or if stool contains blood or mucous, or if child also has a fever.

Head Lice 

Out of care until morning after treatment begins, check head daily for next week.

Impetigo

Out of care for 24 hours after treatment begins.

Mouth sores

Out of care only if child can't control his saliva.

Rash

Out of care if child has fever or until a doctor determines that it is not contagious.

Ringworm

Out of care until treatment begins.

Scabies

Out of care until treatment is completed.

Strep Throat

Out of care for 24 hours after treatment begins and child has no fever for 24 hours.

Tuberculosis

Out of care until doctor approves return to care.

Vomiting

Out of care if child has vomited more than twice in 24 hours or is in danger of dehydration.