The health care plan for the University at Buffalo Child Care Center is developed according to the established New York State Office of Child & Family Services (NYSOCFS) regulations. The purpose of these policies is to protect the health of the children and maintain the safety of the environment. All current medical examination forms for staff and children are kept in a confidential file in the Center and are not disclosed to unauthorized persons. Written permission for any disclosure is required.

Illness At Home

In order to help insure a healthy environment for all of the children, we ask you to please keep your child home when ill. When a child is absent due to illness, we ask that you notify the Center as early as possible in the morning. In the event a child contracts a communicable disease, please contact the office immediately so that we may alert other parents. University at Buffalo Child Care Center 's illness return policy is outlined on the attached Chart of Common Illnesses. This is strictly enforced!

Illness At The Center

In order to work together, the staff tries to keep you informed of any signs of possible illness. If your child becomes ill while at the Center, a written illness report will be generated and you (or in your absence your Authorized Designee) will be contacted and arrangements made for the child's immediate pickup. Parents are expected to respond promptly in such an instance. It is essential that you have a back-up care provider who is available at all times in the event you cannot be reached.

If you take your child to the doctor, please return with a written report of doctor's findings. Please refer to the Chart of Common Illnesses which identifies the conditions requiring a written MD note before the child can return to the Center.

Injury at the Center

If your child is seriously injured while at the Center, all efforts will be made to contact you (or your Authorized Designee). In cases of serious injury, the Center will follow UB policy, which is to notify Campus Public Safety who will obtain emergency medical treatment. Any accident occurring at the Center is recorded in a written report that is kept in the child's file, in addition to sending a copy of the report home for the guardian(s).

Medication

According to New York State Office of Child & Family Services (NYOCFS) regulations, children may not be given ANY medication without written instructions from the parent and physician stating that the Center Staff may administer it. Only staff who are certified by NYS Office of Children and Family Services may administer medication. Get the Written Medication Consent Form.

Prescription or Nonprescription (OTC) Medication. A written order from a physician must be provided for the Center staff to administer any medication to a child, including both prescription and non-prescription medication. All medication must be in the original container, labeled with the child's full name, medication name, recommended dosage, times and method of administration and possible side effects.

Topical Ointments: Topical ointments may be applied as needed to protect against sun and diaper rash under written parental instructions.

All medication is stored out of the reach of children. A medication log is maintained in each classroom. Our staff nurse reviews it weekly.

Medical Exams

The child's physician must complete a medical exam before any child is admitted to the UBCCC and annually thereafter. You will receive a reminder letter and a medical report form a month before the yearly well check is done. Only the form provided by the Center is acceptable. All immunizations must be up-to-date. (A complete immunization schedule from the New York State Department of Health may be obtained from the office). Please submit your physician's documentation of immunization updates as they occur.

We request that you trim your child's nails on a regular basis. This aids in prevention of disease and is also in keeping with our safety practices at the Center.