ILLNESSES REQUIRING EXCLUSION FROM DAYCARE
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Fever, defined by the child’s age as follows
until medical evaluation indicates inclusion:
- Infants 4 months old and younger – rectal
temperature greater than 101º F or auxiliary
(armpit) temperature greater than 100º F even
if there is no change in their behavior.
- Infants and children older than 4 months
(accompanied by behavior changes or other
signs or symptoms of illness) – rectal
temperature of 102º F or greater, oral
temperature of 101º F or greater, or auxiliary
(armpit) temperature of 100º F or greater.
Signs possible severe illness, including
unusual lethargy, irritability, persistent crying,
difficult breathing.
Uncontrolled diarrhea, defined as an
increased number of stools compared with the
child’s normal pattern, with increased stool
water and/or decreased form that is not
contained by the diaper or toilet use.
Infestation (e.g., scabies, head lice), until 24
hours after treatment was begun.
Tuberculosis, until the child’s physician or
local health department authority states the
child is non-infectious.
Impetigo, until 24 hours after treatment was
begun.
Streptococcal pharyngitis, until 24 hours
after treatment has been initiated, and until the
child has been afebrile for 24 hours.
Ringworm infection (tinea capitis, tinea
corporis, tinea crusis, and tinea pedis) until 24
hours after treatment was begun.
Shingles, only if the sores cannot be covered
by clothing or a dressing, until the sores have
crusted.