SEC Child Care Programs and Services
Nutrition, Health and Medication

Administration of Medication

Parents must complete and sign a medication form with instructions, before staff may administer medication.  This applies to prescription medication only; over-the-counter medication will not be administered.

Staff is restricted from administering non-prescription medication.  Non-prescription medication can be administered ONLY for children under the age of five years old that have provided a valid doctor’s note.  The note must include a start date, end date, storage instructions and administration instructions (including dosage).  Any doctor’s notes that the Centre receives will become null and void three days after the date of issuance of the note.

All staff is required to follow Public Health regulations and conduct visual health assessments upon your child’s arrival and during the day.  Your child’s attendance to the program may be restricted if any of the following is observed:

• Unusual skin rash
• Heavy or discoloured mucus
• Red or irritated eyes
• Fever over 101.5 Fahrenheit or 38.6 Celsius
• Unusual, infectious looking sores
• Loose bowel movements
• Vomiting
• Head lice

There are times when it is difficult for a parent and/or guardian to determine if a child should be in childcare, for example, when a child has a slight cold or is at the end of an illness. As a general guideline, the child should be at home if the child is too ill to participate in all aspects of the program, including the outdoor component of the program, .  Outdoor play is an important aspect of the program.  For further guidance, please call the supervisor.