SUSPECTED ILLNESS	DESCRIPTION	CONDITION OF RETURN
Diarrhea or Vommiting	Gagging, or vommiting more than once (1), diarrhea or loose stools more than two (2) while at child care	24 hours free from symtoms and/or a physicans note stating the conditions for return to care
Fever Over 100	A fever over 100 degrees, no accompanying symptoms are necessary for exclusion. Child will be sent home and will be required to be free from fever for a full 24 hours before returning to care	Child must be free from fever for a full 24 hours before returning to care. A physicians note may be required.
Sore Throat/Trouble Swallowing	The difficulty or innability to swallow foods or fluids. This is a reason for exclusion because a sore throat can be a sign of Strep Throat or other contageous illnesses.	Physician's note stating child does not have a communicable disease and/or conditions for returning to care.
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitus)	A very watery, glossy eye, swollen eye lid and or excessive amounts of eye crust, pink or red eye or eyes. Some who contract Pink eye do not acutally have pink or red areas of they eye.	Physician's note stating child does not have a communicable disease and/or conditions for returning to care.
Severe and/or Croupy Coughing	Coughing with a deep or "Phlegmy" sound or coughing that produces visible phlegm (thick opaque mucus)	Provider may require a Physician's note as to what the child's condition is.
Head lice or Nits	Small bugs in hair, the nits are small, hard, white pods affixed to hair shaft near base of neck, crown, temples and other parts of child's head	Child will not be permitted to return until they have been treated with a medicine specifically designed for lice and nits, until all of their personal items have been properly laundered as instructed by a professional (including car seats, clothing, bedding, etc.). Doctor's note required.
Infected Areas of the Skin	Bright yellow, dry or gummy areas of the skin	Physician's note stating child does not have a communicable disease/serious health problem and/or conditions for returning to care
Child becomes Blue in the Face or Rapid Breathing	Child appears blue or gray in they face, has rapid or shallow breathing.	Physician's note stating child does not have a communicable disease/serious disease and/or conditions for returning to care
Gray or White Stool	Gray or black bowel movement/feces	Physician's note stating child does not have a communicable disease and/or conditions for returning to care
Unusual Spots or Rashes	Any suspected rashes of unknown origin; Raised, red, flakey, patchy, dry or pussy areas of the skin.	Physician's note stating child does not have a communicable disease and/or conditions for returning to care
Severe Diaper Rash	Any part of the diaper area that is pussy or bloody and has not previously been seen by a Physician,	Physician's note stating child does not have a communicable disease and/or conditions for returning to care
Swelling or discharge of Blood	Discharge of blood or pus, or swelling in any area of the body.	Physician's note stating child does not have a communicable disease and/or conditions for returning to care
Yellow Skin or Eyes	Eye or skin with a yellow or orange cast. This my be a sign of jaundice which needs to be seen by a physician immediately.	Physician's note stating child does not have a communicable disease/serious health condition and/or conditions for returning to care
Miscellaneous	Any condition which limits the child from comfortably participating in the child care program.	Conditions for return depend upon severity of symptom