HEALTH INFORMATION
If medication is required during school hours, a Medication Authorization Form completed by a physician and signed by the parent is necessary per the CT General Statues, 10-12a.( Form available at school) This form, and the labeled unopened medication should be brought to school by the parent and given directly to the nurse. Do not send it in on the bus or give it to any other staff member.
ALLERGIES / ILLNESSES
If your child has allergies, asthma, or other illnesses, the nurse will need documentation of those allergies or symptoms from a physician. SELC will work closely with families to ensure your child’ s safety while at school and on the bus.
IMMUNIZATION
The Enfield Board of Education, as per state law, requires that each child in PK be protected against measles, mumps, rubella, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, pertussis( whooping cough), tetanus, Hemophilus, influenza, hepatitis type A & B, varicella, pneumococcal, and influenza. Documentation of the flu vaccine must be submitted to the Health Manager / Nurse by December 31 of the current school year.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL
Children should be observed before being sent to school to be sure that they are free of any signs of infection such as headache, fever, upset stomach, diarrhea, sore throat, runny nose, rashes, flushed face, and / or red and watery eyes. If your child is sick, you should keep him home.
TOILET TRAINING
PK staff will work with families regarding their child’ s toileting progress.
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION NAEYC Standard 1B. 19
• All medications administered in the school setting must be accompanied by a medication authorization form signed by the child’ s physician and parent / guardian.
• Acceptance of medication should ONLY be done by the following individuals: nurse, principal, or full-time teacher. Medication in“ pill form” must be counted with the parent present, and the appropriate paperwork completed that includes a parent signature( up to a 3-month supply may be accepted).
• All medication is stored in a locked file cabinet in the Nurse’ s Office.
• Whenever any type of medication is accepted or returned to a parent or other responsible adult, both parties must sign the medication form. There are extra forms kept in front of the medication book.
REVISED 2025 34 Family Handbook