Illness Procedure

To help protect the health of all tamariki and kaiako, children who are unwell or have an infectious illness should not attend Riverton Childcare. Children must remain away from Childcare until at least 48 hours after the last episode of vomiting or diarrhoea.

If a tamaiti becomes unwell while attending, parents or authorised contacts will be notified and asked to collect them as soon as possible. Kaiako may exclude a child from attending if they are concerned about the child’s health or wellbeing.

If a tamaiti has a temperature over 38°C, kaiako will contact whānau, help cool the child by removing extra clothing and encouraging fluids, and continue to monitor them. If the temperature does not reduce, the tamaiti must be collected without delay.

Any tamaiti needing temporary isolation will be cared for away from other tamariki, while remaining supervised and comfortable, until they are collected.

Accidents, illnesses, and medication will be recorded appropriately.

Kaiako who become unwell while at Childcare are expected to notify management and leave if ratios can be maintained. Adults must also remain away from Childcare until 48 hours after the last episode of vomiting or diarrhoea.

For simplicity, abbreviated policy information is provided on this website. Full policies and procedures are available on request by emailing the office at office@rivertonchildcare.co.nz.