Health and Nutrition

We adhere to State regulations regarding immunization records for your child. Immunization records must be provided upon enrollment. Infant, toddler and preschool children immunization records must be kept current.

Validated proof of immunizations should be submitted as your child receives new immunizations or booster shots. First-time enrollees four years old and over need to have a hearing and vision test completed by a licensed and/or certified screener or healthcare provider.

We also need a signed statement from child’s parent stating a record is on file at a public school, including name of school and address.

Medical Requirements

Medication

Prescription Medication

Written permission must be secured from the child’s parent or legal guardian for any prescription medication to be administered. Medication must be presented in its original container with a label attached bearing the child’s name, current date, time and dose to be given, number of days to be administered and pharmacy name. Any unused portions will be returned to the parent upon completion of doses. An individual medication form must be filled out for each prescription medication and signed by the parent or legal guardian.

Over the Counter Medication

Oral over the counter medication can be administered only with the written permission of the child’s parent. Medication must be presented in its original container and have a label with the child’s name, current date, time, dose to be given and number of days to be administered. Topical applications, such as diaper rash ointment, petroleum jelly, sun block and insect repellent can be administered with the parent’s written consent. We will follow the directions provided on the manufacturer’s label. All containers should be clearly labeled with the child’s name.

Medication for Allergies of Chronic Illness

If your child requires medication for life threatening conditions such as allergies, bee stings, etc., the prescription can be kept at the center and administered when necessary for as long as the child is enrolled. The parent or legal guardian must sign an authorized form. Expired medication will be returned.

Illness

Children who are ill with a contagious disease or fever may not attend the center. If your child becomes ill while attending the center, we will call you.

The Director will determine if a child is too ill to remain at the center. Any child experiencing the following symptoms will be sent home.

A. An oral temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, armpit temperature of 99.4 degrees or higher.

Cleanliness

Our center is cleaned and maintained on a daily basis. Preventive pest control is conducted. Our staff cleans and disinfects changing tables after each diaper change.

All toys and equipment are disinfected on a regular basis. We promote cleanliness and good hygiene with children. Staff and children practice frequent hand washing. Hand washing is always required before eating and after toileting.

Rest/Nap Time

All children who spend a full day with us will be required to rest. Depending on their age, children are expected to rest quietly or engage in quiet activities, allowing those who need to sleep the opportunity to do so. Children will be provided a mat for rest time. Infants will sleep in a crib. Blankets and sheets are provided by Little Farm School and are changed as deemed necessary. You have the option to use yours or ours. If using your own personal linens, remember to take them home on Friday to be laundered.

Food and Nutrition

We encourage sampling new foods and provide proper nutrition. The Federal Food Program assists Little Farm School; therefore, outside lunches/snacks are highly discouraged. Special diets for children must be accompanied by Doctor’s orders. Children enrolled full time are served a nutritious breakfast, lunch and a snack each day.

Menus are posted weekly. All meals are served in the classroom. During this time, we teach children the fundamentals of good nutrition and sound eating habits.

All medication must be signed in daily on our medication form. All medications are stored in the medicine cabinet located in the utility room, inaccessible to children. One designated staff member in the center will administer medications. The administration of medication will always be witnessed by another staff member and recorded by our staff on the medication form. We cannot administer any medication that has expired. Medication that requires refrigeration will be kept in the utility room refrigerator.