Rule 591-1-1-.07 - Children's Health(1) Exclusion of Sick Children. A child shall not be accepted nor allowed to remain at the Center if the child has the equivalent of a one hundred one (101) degrees Fahrenheit or higher oral temperature and another contagious symptom, such as but not limited to, a rash, diarrhea or a sore throat. When a child shows symptoms of illness during the day, the child shall be moved to a quiet area away from other children where the child shall be supervised and provided the necessary attention until such time as the child leaves the Center or is able to return to the child's group.(2) Parental Notification. Parents must be notified of incidents, illnesses, or injuries as follows: Notification | When |
Immediately notify Parent(s) and obtain specific instructions until child can be picked up or returned to group. | When professional medical attention is required, or When child experiences symptoms of moderate discomfort such as elevated temperature, vomiting or diarrhea, or When child is involved in an incident that puts their health and/or safety at risk (e.g., missing from program, left on vehicle, escaped from building/playground, etc.) |
Notify Parent(s) by the end of the day. | When professional medical attention is not required, or When child experiences symptoms of less than moderate discomfort, or When child experiences an adverse reaction to prescribed medication which does not constitute moderate discomfort. |
(3) Communicable Diseases. The Department's current communicable disease chart of recommendations for exclusion of sick children from the Center and their readmission shall be followed. Parents of all children enrolled shall be notified in writing of the occurrence of any of the illnesses on the most current version of the communicable disease chart, as found on the Department's website, or any cases or suspected cases of viruses or illnesses (COVID-19, etc.) identified during a public health emergency, within twenty-four (24) hours after the Center becomes aware of the illness or the next working day.(4) Medical Emergencies. A Center shall have a written plan which outlines how emergency medical services will be obtained, including place(s) the child will be taken for emergency care. When a medical emergency arises involving a child, the Center Staff shall seek prompt emergency medical treatment and provide any certified or licensed emergency medical persons with immediate access to the child.(5) Hazardous Items. Children shall not be permitted to wear around their necks or attach to their clothing pacifiers or other hazardous items.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 591-1-1-.07
O.C.G.A. § 20-1A-1 et seq.
Original Rule entitled "Children's Health" adopted. F. Dec. 23, 1997; eff. Mar. 1, 1998, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Jan. 12, 2005; eff. Feb. 1, 2005.Amended: F. Dec. 4, 2015; eff. Dec. 24, 2015.Amended: F. Aug. 26, 2022; eff. Sep. 15, 2022.Amended: F. Aug. 29, 2023; eff. Sep. 18, 2023.