To protect the health and safety of all children and staff, River City Early Learning Center strictly enforces the following illness and re-admission policies, in accordance with state licensing regulations:

A. If your child exhibits any signs of illness, including, but not limited to, rash, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, unexplained irritability, or fatigue, they must remain at home. If symptoms develop during the day, the Center will contact you for immediate pick-up. Children must be picked up within one hour of notification. Failure to do so more than once will result in termination of services after two occurrences.

B. Parents must notify the Center within 24 hours (or the next business day) if their child or anyone in their immediate household is diagnosed with a reportable communicable disease, as defined by the State Public Health Department. Life-threatening diseases must be reported immediately.

C. Children may only return to care after symptoms have significantly improved for a minimum of 24 hours without the use of fever- or symptom-reducing medications. A physician’s note may be required, but re-admission remains subject to Center management’s approval. Re-admission can be denied even with a doctor’s note if it is deemed not in the best interest of the Center’s health and safety. Tuition will not be altered or adjusted due to illness. Reminder: If your child is sent home due to illness, they mustremain out for the entire following day—no exceptions. This applies regardless of the time they werepicked up (e.g., even if sent home at 8:30 a.m., they may not return the next day). This ensures a full 24-hour window for recovery and helps protect the health of all children and staff.

D .Outdoor Play Expectation Daily outdoor play is a required part of our program unless conditions are unsafe (e.g., rain or poor air quality). Children must be well enough to participate in all activities, including outdoor time. Children who are too ill to go outside should remain at home.