What is Little Break’s Sick Policy? Our first priority at Little Break is providing a healthy, safe learning environment for all children. We kindly ask please do not bring a child if they are sick. A slight runny/stuffy nose is fine unless combined with any other symptoms listed below. Please do not worry about our late cancel policy if your child is suddenly sick, simply email us to let us know about the illness and you will not be charged a late cancel fee. However, if you do not show up to class without giving notice, even if it's due to illness, you will be charged a $20 no show fee. This is because there is often a waitlist of families hoping to get a session and when we are not given notice, another family has to miss even though there was room. A child will be sent home as soon as possible if any of the following is experienced: an illness prevents the child from participating comfortably in activities (as determined by the staff); an illness results in a greater need for care than the staff can reasonably provide without compromising the health or safety of other children at the center; or a child is experiencing any of the following conditions. Any signs of contagious sickness or illness Fever of 100 or greater Constant or chesty cough Diarrhea Nausea or vomiting Sore throat Rash Signs/symptoms of severe illness, including: lethargy, inexplicable irritability or persistent crying, difficulty breathing, and/or wheezing A child who becomes ill at Little Breaks will be isolated while they wait for his/her parents to pick them up, in order to limit exposure of other children. If your child becomes ill at our center, please make arrangements for your child to be picked up within 20 minutes after being notified. Little Breaks may initiate contact to other persons listed as emergency contacts if unable to reach a parent or guardian. Only those emergency contacts listed will be allowed to take a child home without permission from a parent/guardian. All children leaving the center due to illness/injury must be checked out before the child leaves Little Breaks. Little Breaks reserves the right to make the final determination of exclusion due to illness. Any exceptions to our illness policy will require a written note from a licensed healthcare professional stating that the child is not contagious. Our team is highly trained in the sanitation of surfaces, supplies, and toys and it is our top priority to keep Little Break as clean and safe as possible. By participating in any class or activity at Little Breaks, you acknowledge the contagious nature of illnesses (e.g. COVID-19, RSV, flu, common cold), and voluntarily assume the risk that your child(ren) and you may be exposed to or infected while participating in a session or event. You understand that Little Breaks cannot be held liable for any exposure to illness. You agree to each statement above and release Little Breaks from any and all liability for unintentional exposure or harm due to illness.