MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL

We have no infirmary facilities in the school.  In case of serious injury, an attempt will be made to contact the parents, however, if they cannot be reached, the school reserves the right to use its own good judgment and/or will follow the information given on the Pupil Information Form.

            Giving Medicine at School -   All medication must be sent to the office with written instructions.

1.      When prescription medicine is to be administered by the school, the medicine must be accompanied by a label showing the name of the child, the dosage and schedule of administration and what the prescription contains (original container).

2.      In addition, a written request from the child’s parent or guardian asking that the medication be administered must be presented.  Administration of medicine when the above conditions have been met shall be limited to the Director, or school secretary.

3.      Non-prescription medication, such as: Tylenol, cough syrup, etc., will be administered to the child upon authorization of the child’s parent.  Please send the medication to the office labeled with all necessary information for administering.

4.      Medication will be stored in a separate locked place, out of reach of children.   Refrigeration is available.

5.      The school will keep a written record of the administration of each medication, including time, date, amount, and person giving the medication.

6.      Parents are asked to pick up all medications from the office at the end of the second semester.

7.      Medicines with expired dates/or which have been left an extended time will be discarded.

8.      No medication will be given to your child by school officials without a completed release form signed by the parent/guardian being on file in the office or by clicking here you may print out a medical form.

 If your child is ill, please do not bring them to HTLS. If your child is brought to school and the teacher or Director feel that he/she should not attend, you, or your emergency contact,  will be notified to promptly come and get your child. Illnesses spread quickly in early childcare settings and we are responsible for the well being of all the children in our school. The Director may require that a doctor’s written permission be presented to assure that your child is not contagious to the other children and staff at HTLS.

        The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a child should not be taken from the home when any of the following exit:

•     Fever, currently or within the past 24 hours
•     Diarrhea or vomiting
•     Yellow or green runny nose
•     Any symptom of childhood disease such as chicken pox or fifth disease    
•     Sore throat/croupy cough
•     Any unexplained or contagious rash or pink eye
•     lice