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ELC Wellness Guide

We are following the CDC and City of Stamford health protocols for all communicable and respiratory diseases.

Mead School Wellness Guidelines 

A community member is expected to follow these general guidelines when deciding whether to stay home from school due to illness:

  1. Fever: If a student or faculty member has a fever of 100°F (37.8°C) or higher, they should stay home until they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.

  2. Vomiting and diarrhea: Students and faculty members should stay home until they have not vomited or had diarrhea for at least 24 hours.

  3. Communicable diseases: Students and faculty members with communicable diseases, such as flu, COVID-19, RSV, strep throat, etc should consult their health care provider and may return to the building when they are no longer contagious.

  4. Rash: If a student has a rash of unknown origin, they should stay home until a healthcare provider has determined that it is not contagious.

  5. Medication: If a student needs medication to manage their symptoms, they may need to stay home until they are well enough to attend school without medication.

Remember that these guidelines may vary depending on your unique medical situation, so it is always best to consult with your healthcare provider for the most appropriate guidance.

Communication: 

  • All student absences should be reported to the child’s Home Center Director 

  • Contagious diseases should be reported immediately to the Home Center Director, who will then report it to the administration. Instructions/protocol for communicable diseases will be distributed to families as cases arise and we are notified.