When to Keep Your Child Home From Child Care

Not sure when your child should stay home from child care?

Making that decision isn't always easy. That's why Serve Well Solutions created this colorful, easy-to-understand guide to help families recognize common illness symptoms and make informed decisions about child care attendance.

What's Included in This Free Download?

• Six common illness situations that may require a child to stay home

• Helpful reminders about when children may be ready to return

• Practical tips for communicating with your childcare provider

• Guidance to help families prepare for unexpected sick days

Perfect For: Parents, guardians, childcare providers, early childhood educators, and program administrators.

Download, print, and share! Keep a copy at home, post it in your childcare program, or provide it to families as a helpful reminder.

Format: Digital PDF | Printable 8.5" × 11" poster

Price: FREE

Created by: Serve Well Solutions

Important: This resource is for educational purposes and is based on CDC guidance. It does not replace medical advice, state or local requirements, or your childcare program's illness and return-to-care policies.

Helping families stay informed. Helping childcare programs serve well.