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Early Kindergarten

Fifth Disease and Daycare: Rash, Contagion and Return

Fifth disease causes bright red cheeks and a lacy rash. By the time the rash appears, children are usually no longer contagious and can stay in daycare if they feel well. Here is what parents should know.

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Infants

Roseola and Daycare: Fever, Rash and Return Policy

Roseola brings 3 to 5 days of high fever, then a pink rash as the fever breaks. Once your child is fever-free for 24 hours, they can go back to daycare even with the rash. Here is what to know.

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Early Pre-school

Croup and Daycare: Policy, Barky Cough and When to Return

Croup causes a barky cough that is often worse at night. Children can usually return to daycare once fever-free for 24 hours and feeling well. Here is how to care for croup and when to get help.

Toddler

Runny Nose at Daycare: Sick Policy and When to Stay Home

A runny nose or mild cough alone usually is not a reason to miss daycare. Fever, trouble breathing or a child too sick to join in are. Here is a simple guide for cold-season mornings.

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Pre-school

COVID Daycare Rules 2026-27: Vaccines and When to Stay Home

IDPH recommends a COVID-19 vaccine for all children 6 to 23 months this season. If your child gets COVID, keep them home until fever-free for 24 hours and improving. Here is what parents need to know.