At Watchful Eye Daycare, your child’s health and safety are always our top priority. From flu season to spring allergies, we actively monitor and respond to common illnesses that may impact young children. Our team follows strict cleaning, hygiene, and exclusion guidelines to ensure a safe environment for every child in our care. Below, you’ll find essential information on seasonal health risks—including allergies, viruses, asthma, and more—as well as our center-specific return policies and prevention tips. Together, we can build a healthier future for your little one.
Blooming trees and flowers are beautiful but it is a great reminder that it is time for seasonal allergies. The pollen count is high and the constant rain causes mold both indoors and out. Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, and Penicillium are a few types of mold that cause allergies. We advise you check your weather app to see the pollen count and try to give your child an age-appropriate medication to limit their symptoms.
Rhinovirus causes roughly 50% of all common colds. This virus spreads easily. Simple protocols such as washing your hands and not touching your face really go a long way with this virus. Please monitor and make sure your child is clear of any/all symptoms before returning to daycare/school.
There are many triggers for Asthma. If your child is experiencing wheezing or shortness of breath take them to see a specialist. If your child has been diagnosed with Asthma make sure to have their rescue inhaler on their person at all time.
- Common triggers: * Pollen
- * Temperature changes
- * Fertilizers
- * Insect repellants
- * Dust
- * Mold
- * Cleaning chemicals
Deer Ticks thrive in spring weather. However, these tiny creatures can cause massive problems. Lyme's Disease is a very serious illness, if left untreated can cause lasting damage. Preventive actions are the best way to fight against these types of ticks. Using tick repellant and triple checking your child when leaving wooded areas are a must. Be vigilant for signs of Lyme disease, including a bull’s-eye rash. If you notice this rash, take your child to their doctor immediately. Without antibiotics permanent damage can be done.
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Conjunctivitis can be bacterial, viral, and or even allergic in etiology. The bacterial and viral forms are both highly contagious. Also known as “pink eye,” conjunctivitis is most common among children and is easily spread. Wash your hands often and do not touch your eyes. We required the child be on topical antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to our center.
Unfortunately, the flu does not stop with the warmer temperatures of spring. In fact, flu viruses do well in humidity. Hand washing is your best friend! If your child is experiencing flu symptoms, keep them home! Please monitor and make sure your child is clear of any/all symptoms before returning to daycare/school.
These last few years have been grueling, we are all ready to move forward and put COVID in the past. However, it is still very present and mimics a lot of the same symptoms as the flu. With new strains still showing up we ask all families to take the proper precautions and get tested if you are showing any signs. Our center requires you stay home for 7 days and may return with a negative test.
Common symptoms:
* Fever * Chills * Nausea * Headache * Fatigue
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Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a very common childhood virus. It is also highly contagious. This virus affects infants and children under age 5, but older kids and adults can catch it as well. Sores in the mouth, on the hands, and on the feet are all signs of this illness. If you notice any signs please keep your child home from daycare/school and visit your pediatrician. With this disease we require all sores be scabbed over and healed before returning to the center.