Footprints Childcare

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Is your child going to Reception in September? Are you wondering how you're going to juggle childcare once they finish school? 😵‍💫don't worry, we can help! We pick up from most local schools - get in touch with our Footprints Out of School Care for more information.

We still have spaces available for after school care from September. If you would like any more information or would like to book in please phone Donna on 07971589251 ☺️

Come and have a look at the uniforms we have - some are good quality second hand, some are brand new but everything is completely FREE! 😃

Early Words Together -FREE SESSIONS!!!

Early Words Together is a free activity for 3 and 4 year olds with their grown ups!! Do you have a 3 or 4 year old and live in the Bradford area?

Come along to these fantastic FREE sessions, packed with fun activities to help your child with talking and learning. Explore stories, rhymes and being creative with your child.

Sessions run once a week for six weeks.

The session local to us is ...

Woodside Children’s Centre, Fenwick Drive, Bradford, BD6 2PG, Thursday, 10 September to Thursday, 15 October, 2pm to 3pm.
Places are limited.
Please book your free place here Woodside Children’s Centre:

Early Words Together 3 - 4 years Join a new 6 week programme of stay and play sessions for children aged 3-4 years old

If you have worries or questions about your child's speech, language and communication, please pop in to one of the sessions below to speak to a Speech and Language Therapist - no appointment needed.

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We are updating our family boards across all rooms :D
It would be great if you could send us your photos so we can print them off as part of our PSE development.
It helps children to recognise themselves and those important to them.
Please DM us or send via email to [email protected]
Thank you :)

Come along to Footprints Family Centre today!!!

11am - 1pm :D

🌞Tuesday 4th August 🌞

Footprints Family Centre Annual Summer Fair!

⭐️Bouncy castle
⭐️Face painting
⭐️Tombola's
⭐️ Small businesses stalls
⭐️Refreshments & Food

Plus much more.......

Please come join us for a day of Family Fun!
Footprints Family Centre
The Crescent
Buttershaw
BD6 3PZ
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PLEASE NOTE - WE HAVE REPORTED CASES OF THREADWORM
IN NURSERY.

PLEASE SEE INFORMATION BELOW.

Threadworms are common but are not usually serious. Threadworms infect the gut and lay eggs around your a**s which
causes itch. Treatment usually includes medication plus hygiene measures. Medication kills the worms, but not their eggs,
which can survive for two weeks. Therefore, you also need strict hygiene measures for two weeks after taking
medication to prevent you from swallowing eggs which may cause a new infection. All household members should be
treated at the same time, including those without symptoms.

What are threadworms?
Threadworms are small, thin, white, thread-like worms between 2 mm and 13 mm long. They infect human guts
(intestines). They are common in children, but anyone of any age can be affected.

The life cycle of threadworms
Threadworms live for about 5-6 weeks in the gut, and then die. Before they die, the female worms lay tiny eggs around
the a**s (back passage). This tends to occur at night when you are warm and still in bed. The eggs are too small to see
without a microscope, but cause itching around the a**s due to accompanying irritating mucus. You then scratch around
the a**s to relieve the itching. You often do this without realising while you are asleep. When you scratch, eggs get on to
your fingers and under your nails. You may then swallow some eggs if you put a finger into your mouth.
Also, threadworm eggs can survive for up to two weeks outside the body. They fall off the skin around the a**s and can
fall on to bedding, clothes, etc. They can then get wafted in the air as you change clothes, bedding, etc, and become part
of the dust in a home. Some eggs may settle on food or toothbrushes. So, children may swallow some eggs at first by
playing with other children who have eggs on their fingers, or from food, drink, toothbrushes, or dust that has been
contaminated with threadworm eggs.
Any eggs that you swallow then hatch and grow into adult worms in the gut. So a cycle of threadworm infection can go on
and on.

Are threadworms harmful?
Not usually. Often, the worst thing about them is the itch and discomfort around the a**s. This sometimes wakes
children from sleep. Scratching may make the a**s sore. Large numbers of threadworms may possibly cause mild
abdominal (tummy) pains and make a child irritable. Rarely, threadworms can cause other problems such as loss of
appetite and weight loss.

How can I tell if my child has threadworms?
Threadworms look like thin, white, cotton threads. Sometimes you can see them in faeces (stools or motions) in the toilet, or
your child may have an itchy bottom. Do not be alarmed! Ask a pharmacist for advice on treatment in the next day or so.

What is the treatment for threadworms?
All household members, including adults and those without symptoms, should be treated. This is because many people
with threadworms do not have any symptoms. However, they will still pass out eggs which can then infect other people. If
one member of a household is infected, it is common for others also to be infected. So, everyone needs treatment!

The common treatment is:
- To take a medicine to kill the worms in your gut; AND
- Hygiene measures to clear eggs which may be around your a**s or in your home.

Medication
You can buy the medicines from pharmacies. You can also get them on prescription. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding
take further advice.

Hygiene measures
Medication will kill the worms in the gut, but not the eggs that have been laid around the a**s. These can survive for up
to two weeks outside the body on underwear, bedding, in the dust, etc (as described above). So, hygiene measures aim to
clear any eggs from the body and the home, and to prevent any eggs from being swallowed. This will then break the cycle
of re-infection. After taking the first dose of medication for threadworms...

Firstly, as a one off, aim to clear eggs from where they may be in your home. This means:
- Wash sleepwear, bed linen, towels, and cuddly toys. This can be done at normal temperatures so long as the
washing is well rinsed.
- Vacuum and damp-dust your home. Throw out the cloth after use. Pay particular attention to bedrooms, including
vacuuming mattresses, and where children play.
- Thoroughly clean the bathroom by damp-dusting surfaces, washing the cloth frequently in hot water. Throw out
the cloth after use.

Then, every member of the household should do the following for two weeks:
- Wear close-fitting underpants or knickers in bed, and change every morning. This is so that if you scratch in
your sleep, you will not touch the skin near the a**s. (Also, consider wearing cotton gloves at night, as this may
also help to prevent night-time scratching with fingernails.)
- Every morning have a bath, or wash around the a**s, to get rid of any eggs laid overnight. You must do this
straight away after getting up from bed.
- Ideally, change and wash nightwear each day.
And general hygiene measures which you should always aim to do to prevent getting threadworms again:
- Wash hands and scrub under the nails first thing in the morning, after using the toilet or changing nappies, and
before eating or preparing food.
- Try not to bite your nails or suck fingers, and discourage children from doing so.
- If possible, avoid sharing towels or flannels.
- Keep toothbrushes in a closed cupboard. Rinse well before use.
However, it may not be your home which is a main source of threadworm eggs. Your children may come into contact with
eggs in schools or nurseries. This is why your child may have recurring threadworms, even if your home and personal
hygiene is of a very high standard.

Can a child with threadworms go to school?
Yes. There is no need to keep a child with threadworms off school, nursery, etc. The hygiene measures described above
will mean that children will not have any eggs on their fingers when they go out from the home each day, and so are
unlikely to infect others.