OUR REDEEMER PRESCHOOL

Wellness Policy

Helping Keep Our School Healthy

To help protect the health of all children and staff, please keep your child home if they have any of the following symptoms or conditions. If you are unsure whether your child should attend school, please contact us. We are happy to help you make the best decision for your child and our school community.

Fever

Please keep your child home if they have a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills, or require fever-reducing medication.

Return: Fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication and well enough to participate.

Cough, Sore Throat & Breathing

New cough, Persistent/worsening cough, severe sore throat, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.

Return: Symptoms improving for 24 hours, breathing comfortably, no cough or cough is well controlled.

Vomiting

Any unexplained vomiting.

Return: Vomit-free for 24 hours and able to keep food and fluids down.

Diarrhea

Three or more loose stools in 24 hours, inability to control bowel movements.

Return: Diarrhea-free for 24 hours.

Rash & Skin Conditions

New unexplained rash, open sores, blistering rash, or rash with fever.

Return: No longer contagious, covered if appropriate, or cleared by a healthcare provider.

Red Eyes (Pink Eye)

Red eyes with yellow/green drainage or significant discharge.

Return: Redness and drainage resolved or cleared by a healthcare provider.

Headache / Fatigue

Severe headache, unusual sleepiness, confusion, irritability, or inability to participate.

Return: Normal behavior and energy have returned.

Pain

Persistent earache, toothache, stomachache, or other pain preventing participation.

Contagious Illnesses

Children with illnesses such as strep throat, chickenpox, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, COVID-19, influenza, RSV, impetigo, or similar contagious illnesses should remain home until no longer contagious.

Injuries & Medical Conditions

Children recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or significant injury may return when they can safely participate and accommodations have been discussed.

Medication

Children should not attend school if medication is needed to reduce fever or mask symptoms so they can attend.

Immunizations

Please keep immunizations current according to Oregon requirements.

During the School Day

If your child becomes ill while at preschool, a parent or emergency contact will be called to pick them up promptly.

Children who attend preschool should be well enough to comfortably participate in indoor, outdoor, and group activities.

These guidelines are intended to promote a healthy learning environment and do not replace medical advice from your child's healthcare provider.

Thank you for partnering with us to help make Our Redeemer Preschool a safe, healthy, and joyful place to learn and grow!