Cold & Flu Season

To Crossroads Childcare Workers and Parents:

With the cold and flu season upon us, we want to take a moment to review our guidelines to help prevent the spread of germs at church.

With the threat of the swine flu, we want to be especially diligent about preventing illness. The following are things we as children’s teachers need to do each week.

Always wipe tables with Clorox wipes or Greenworks prior to serving snacks. Also, all tables should be wiped at the end of class before leaving. Use Lysol spray before leaving to spray chairs, faucet handles, and toys.

There will be hand sanitizer in your room. The hand sanitizer must be kept up high and out of reach of children. It may be used under supervision. There are confirmed reports of children getting alcohol poisoning from licking the sanitizer off their hands.

Hand washing or sanitizer must be used by everyone before eating snacks.

Always remind children to:

• Cover their nose and mouth with a tissue when they cough or sneeze—have them throw the tissue away after they use it. (using the bend of their elbow keeps their hands germ free)
• Wash their hands often with soap and water, especially after they cough or sneeze. If water is not near, use an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
• Remind them to not to touch their eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs often spread this way.

If you suspect a child has a fever, seems like they feel bad or other symptoms, please get a member of the Children’s ministry team. (Melissa Dunn, Kim Ridings, Aimee Sprinkle, Alicia Womick)

Sickness Policy

For the well being of the children and those serving in our Children’s Ministry, we ask that you do not bring your child to the nursery or classroom with the following symptoms:

• Fever, vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
• Runny nose with any colored discharge
• Sore throat or cough
• Any skin infection or unexplained rash
• Pinkeye or other eye infection

If your child is being treated with antibiotics, they should be on the drug for at least 24 hours before coming to the nursery or their class.

Thank you for all you do for our children!!!