08/21/2026
Preschool is often one of the first times children spend extended periods of time in a group setting. At this age, children are still developing their immune systems and learning important health habits such as covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands, keeping hands away from their faces, and giving others personal space when they are sick.
Because preschoolers learn through play, exploration, and close interaction with their friends, illness will sometimes happen despite everyone's best efforts. We cannot prevent every cough, cold, or stomach bug, but we can work together to reduce the spread of germs.
What we can do together:
🏫 At school, we will:
Encourage frequent handwashing.
Teach and remind children to cover coughs and sneezes.
Clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces and materials.
Encourage children not to share food or drinks.
Monitor children who aren't feeling well and follow our school illness procedures.
🏠 At home, families can:
Keep children home when they are sick according to school guidelines.
Practice covering coughs and sneezes.
Encourage good handwashing.
Teach children to throw tissues away and wash their hands afterward.
Let us know when your child has been diagnosed with a contagious illness so we can follow appropriate procedures.
Most importantly...
Getting sick does not mean that anyone has done something wrong. ❤️
Young children are learning how to care for themselves and others, and unfortunately, that learning sometimes comes with a runny nose, cough, or fever.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our preschool community as healthy as possible while recognizing that a certain amount of illness is a normal part of growing up and being part of a preschool community.
We appreciate your patience, understanding, and partnership! 🌟
