Incidental Medical Services. An increasing number of children attending child care are taking medications. They may need medication on a regular basis, or they may take medication "as needed" or for a temporary illness. Non-medical staff in licensed child care programs in California are allowed to give both prescription and non-prescription medications to children so that they may attend child care. The rules and procedures for providing these Incidental Medical Services (IMS) in child care and preschool settings are set forth in our written plan of operations. If your child needs Incidental Medical Services you will be required to complete and comply with a formal written plan for the provision of these services.
Incidental Medical Services. Our center provides limited incidental medical services if they are prescribed by a physician and specific California State Licensing requirements are met prior to providing the service. As part of these requirements, additional paperwork and forms will be necessary, as well as, our staff members who will be working directly with your child will need to be trained, by the physician or a person authorized by the physician, in administering the appropriate service. EPI-PENS Epinephrine auto-injectors (also known as Epi-Pens) are used to treat severe allergic reactions. When a child comes in contact with something s/he is allergic to, reactions usually happen fast. The Epi-Pen is used to stop the severe allergic reaction. Members of our staff have been trained to properly use an Epi-Pen should the need arise. Our staffing ratios always take into consideration the possibility of an emergency requiring the use of an Epi-Pen by a trained staff person. Parents are required to provide the Epi-Pen and a doctor’s prescription to allow use at the Center.
Incidental Medical Services. St. Clare’s staff will administer medication that is prescribed by a physician, provided medications are in their original container, and the parent completes a medication form (LIC 9221). Certain OTC medication will be administered, if accompanied by a parent consent form. We will not administer fever reducers at school. Parent/Guardian Duties You agree to be truthful with us, to keep us informed of developments in your child’s health and wellbeing, to abide by this agreement, to pay your bills on time, and keep us advised of your current address, telephone numbers and place of work. Finally, you agree to respond quickly to emergency phone calls from us regarding your child’s welfare and health, and arrange for back up persons to be available to pick your child up from school in emergencies, in the event you are not available locally on a regular basis. Withdrawal from Preschool by Parent/Guardian Parent/guardian can terminate this agreement by giving two weeks’ notice of withdrawal from preschool. At this time, the tuition deposit (taken at the time of registration) will be applied to the tuition account. Any overpayments of tuition as a result will be refunded to the family. A refund of $40.00 will be provided for every security key tag returned. Termination of Agreement by the Preschool If tuition is not paid according to our payment requirements, then your child may be dropped from the program for non-payment of fees. All children are loved and accepted in our school. Sometimes our environment may not be a good match for a child or family. If we feel your child is not blossoming, then a conference will be arranged. We will see if we can come to a solution that will help your child. If challenging behavior continues that impacts the wellbeing and safety of children or staff, and the behavior plan is not working out, we reserve the right to ask the parents to find a better fitting environment for their child. Acknowledgment of Family Handbook and Operational Procedures: COVID-19 I know the Family Handbook for 2020-2021 is available to read on the preschool website (xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx), and I agree to abide by the policies and procedures outlined in it. I also acknowledge that I have read and agree to abide by the Preschool Operational Procedures: COVID-19 when these are in place. Please direct any questions about the Handbook, COVID-19 Procedures, or school policies to the Preschool Director. Please let us know if you would like a paper copy of t...
