Illnesses and Absences
We depend on families to play an active role in assisting ACES to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all learners and educators. We reserve the right to send home any child that exhibits signs of illness as listed below. Any child that becomes ill will be isolated and made comfortable until his/her guardian can be notified and the child is picked up. In addition, a child must be free of all these specific symptoms for at least 24 hours before returning to ACES.
The symptoms are as follows:
• A fever of 100 degrees or more with no medication
• Vomiting within the previous 24-hour period
• Diarrhea within the previous 24-hour period
• A heavy nasal discharge indicative of infection
• A persistent cough or sore throat
• A skin rash
• Head lice
• Symptoms of communicable disease
Signs and symptoms of COVID-19
• Fever over 100.4
• Extreme Fatigue
• Cough, not allergy related
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
If a participant does contract COVID-19, they should remain isolated at home per current state and local IDPH guidelines.
Accidents and Injuries
ACES staff is trained to treat minor cuts, bruises, and other simple childhood injuries. In the event of a serious injury, teachers will call 911 to request emergency medical assistance. While a teacher attends to your child, another ACES staff member will contact you (or your emergency contact person if you are unavailable). ACES Education does not carry medical insurance for program participants, therefore you will be responsible for any costs incurred in medical treatment for your child.