Health
Q: If my child has sniffles/cough, can s/he stay inside the classroom instead of going out on the playground?
A: We presume that any child who is healthy enough to come to school is healthy enough to go out on the playground. In addition, we are not staffed to keep some children inside while others go out. If your child isn’t feeling well, it’s best for everyone to keep the child home.
Q: My child has seasonal allergies that make him uncomfortable. Should I send him to school?
A: Only you can decide how comfortable your child is likely to feel as a result of seasonal allergies. Please note that if you decide he is healthy and comfortable enough to be sent to school, he will be expected to stay for the length of his class session; we generally send children home if they are suffering from an illness, not allergies.
Q: My child was ill yesterday with a fever, but this morning seems to be fine?
A: Public health guidelines call for a child to be fever “free” for at least 24 hours before returning to school. Only send your child to The Montessori House if the child has not registered a fever for 24 hours. Please be sure to accurately measure your child’s body temperature and to do so only in the absence of fever reducing medication.