If the child falls ill
If your child falls ill, they can return to early childhood education or pre-primary education when their overall health is good, and they have the energy to play and participate in activities. In certain illnesses, precautionary periods must be observed before returning to early childhood education or pre-primary education.
The child should stay at home immediately after presenting the first symptoms, as infectious diseases, such as the flu, are often the most contagious at the beginning of the disease.
We will ask the guardians to pick up their child if the child presents symptoms of an infection during the day.
| Illness | When can the child return to early childhood education / pre-primary education? In addition to these guidelines, it is important that the child is feeling well enough that he or she can play and participate in the activities. |
| Stomach flu | The child can return to early childhood education / pre-primary education 48 hours after the diarrhea and vomiting has stopped. |
| Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease | The child can return to early childhood education / pre-primary education when the fever is gone, and he/she is able to participate in activities. Even then, it is important to maintain hand hygiene. |
| Impentigo | The child can return to early childhood education / pre-primary education when the scabs have dried and 48 hours have passed since starting treatment with antibiotic ointment or 24 hours have passed since starting treatment with oral antibiotics. |
| Eye infection | As soon as the child has the energy to play and participate in the activities. |
| Pinworms | Should be detected and treated, but the child does not need to stay home. |
| Head lice | The child can return to early childhood education / pre-primary education on the day after the treatment. |
| Other illnesses | Ask a health care professional. |
Source: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County