Keeping Kids Healthy at Daycare & Preschool: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Your child wakes up with a slight fever. You have a critical meeting at work. The daycare has strict illness policies. What do you do?

This scenario plays out in countless homes every week, and how you handle it affects not just your family, but every child and teacher in your child's classroom. After ten years in early childhood education, I've witnessed the consequences when parents aren't prepared—from classroom-wide illness outbreaks to emergency school closures due to staff shortages.

The good news? A few strategic preparations can help you navigate sick days without the panic, protect your school community, and ensure your child gets the comfort they need most—you.