The top 12 most common contagious diseases in preschool are spread three ways: through the intestinal tract, the respiratory system, and through direct contact. You can hinder the spread of contagious diseases by PROPER HAND WASHING.
- Respiratory System: Diseases that spread through the respiratory system can also survive for hours or even days. They are spread through coughing, sneezing, speaking, or even through the runny nose of an infected person. Touching contaminated toys, tissues and objects can also spread these diseases.
- Direct Contact: Diseases that spread by direct contact (touching) include head lice, impetigo, scabies, and chicken pox. Because rashes are not a normal state of health, and could be a symptom of contagious illness, teachers should discuss any rash noticed with the parents. If a rash occurs suddenly with fainting, swelling, vomiting, and/or difficulty breathing, you should call 911 immediately.
- Intestinal Tract: Diseases that spread through the intestinal tract appear in the stool (bowel movement, feces) of anyone that has the infection, and can be spread by not following correct hygiene procedures and washing hands after using the toilet. These germs can survive for hours or even days.
Listed below are the most common contagious diseases in preschool settings:
1. COVID-19: CHILD SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Mild to moderate symptoms (recover at home): fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Emergency symptoms (go to hospital): difficulty breathing, persistent pain, pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to arouse, bluish lips or face - IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION
If fever is present, isolate the preschooler and send home - INCUBATION PERIOD
2-14 days - CONTAGIOUS PERIOD
Varies by region. Consult your local health department. - TRANSMISSION
Primary way: Spread through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, usually between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Secondary way: Spread through touching a surface that has been contaminated with respiratory droplets of an infected person. - EXCLUSION FROM PRESCHOOL
Varies by region. Consult your local health department. - TREATMENT AT PRESCHOOL
Sanitize anything contaminated by the respiratory droplets of an infected individual. - PARENT TIPS
Highly contagious. Sanitize anything contaminated. Infected individual should wear a mask. All individuals in the home should wash hands often for at least 20 seconds and avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Family should self-isolate in home until instructed to discontinue home isolation (contact health department for protocol.)
2. INFLUENZA (FLU): CHILD SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Sudden onset of fever to 103 degrees F, chills, headache, muscle ache, sore throat, runny nose, cough. Occasional vomiting. - IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION
If fever is present, isolate the individual and send home - INCUBATION PERIOD
2-4 days - CONTAGIOUS PERIOD
Three days from the onset of symptoms - TRANSMISSION
Spread by contact with the secretions from the nose, mouth and throat of an infected individual, or items that have been contaminated with secretions. - EXCLUSION FROM PRESCHOOL
Can return after fever-free for 24 hours - TREATMENT AT PRESCHOOL
Sanitize anything contaminated by the secretions from the nose, mouth, and throat of an infected individual - PARENT TIPS
Caused by a virus that usually occurs October thru April. Sanitize anything contaminated by the secretions from the nose, mouth, and throat of an infected individual.
3. CONJUNCTIVITIS (PINK EYE): CHILD SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Watering, irritation and redness of the white part of the eye and/or the lining of the eyelids. Swelling of the eyelids, sensitivitiy to light, and a pus-like discharge may occur. - IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION
If severe redness or pus-like discharge is present in the eye(s), isolate the individual and send home - INCUBATION PERIOD
2-4 days - CONTAGIOUS PERIOD
From the onset of symptoms and until 24 hours after beginning treatment - TRANSMISSION
Spread by contact with the discharge from the eyes, or items that have been contaminated with the discharge - EXCLUSION FROM PRESCHOOL
Can return after 24 hours of beginning treatment and symptoms are greatly reduced - TREATMENT AT PRESCHOOL
Sanitize anything contaminated by the discharge of the eyes of an infected individual - PARENT TIPS
Highly contagious. Sanitize anything contaminated by the discharge of the eyes of an infected individual. Children should not share washcloths, towels, or blankets. To clean the discharge from the eye, take a warm washcloth and wipe one eye, starting at the bridge of the nose and moving outward. Use a different washcloth for the other eye. Launder all washcloths, towels, and clothing in hot washer and dryer.
4. STREP THROAT: CHILD SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Sudden onset of fever to 103 degrees F, red sore throat, listlessness, swollen glands, nausea, and headache. Tonsils may have white spots. - IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION
If fever is present, isolate the individual and send home - INCUBATION PERIOD
1-3 days - CONTAGIOUS PERIOD
Untreated: 10-21 days. Treated with antibiotics: Up to 48 hours after first dose - TRANSMISSION
Spread by contact with the secretions from the nose, mouth and throat of an infected individual, or items that have been contaminated with secretions. - EXCLUSION FROM PRESCHOOL
Can return after 48 hours after starting oral antibiotics and fever-free for 24 hours - TREATMENT AT PRESCHOOL
Sanitize anything contaminated by the secretions from the nose, mouth, and throat of an infected individual - PARENT TIPS
Highly contagious. Caused by streptococcal bacteria. Sanitize anything contaminated by the secretions from the nose, mouth, and throat of an infected individual.
5. CHICKEN POX: CHILD SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Low-grade fever for 1-3 days, loss of appetite or headache. Rash appears first like insect bites then progresses into red, raised lesions with small fluid-filled blisters. Blisters break and scab over within 5-10 days. Blisters can also be present on scalp and armpits, and in genital area, mouth and ears. - IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION
If fluid-filled blisters or fever is present, isolate the individual and send home - INCUBATION PERIOD
14-16 days - CONTAGIOUS PERIOD
Two days before blisters appear until all blisters have dry scabs - TRANSMISSION
Spread by contact with the fluid in the blisters or items contaminated with the fluid. Also spread by contact with nose and mouth secretions spread by coughing or sneezing - EXCLUSION FROM PRESCHOOL
Can return after all blisters are scabbed over and dry and fever-free for 24 hours - TREATMENT AT PRESCHOOL
Launder all contaminated items in hot washer and dryer. - PARENT TIPS
Highly contagious. Chickenpox is one of the most common infections of childhood. It is rarely a serious health threat to otherwise healthy people. Remind children not to pick at scabs. Launder all contaminated items (clothing, bedding, towels, washcloths, etc.) in hot washer and dryer.
6. HEAD LICE: CHILD SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Itching of the scalp. Lice and nits (eggs) found in hair; especially at nape of neck and behind ears - IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION
If live lice or nits are present, isolate the individual and send home - INCUBATION PERIOD
6-14 days - CONTAGIOUS PERIOD
While live lice or nits are present on the head or in the environment - TRANSMISSION
Spread by direct head-to-head contact with an infected individual, or indirect contact through sharing contaminated items (combs, brushes, head phones, towels, hats, coats, mats, etc.) - EXCLUSION FROM PRESCHOOL
Can return after initial treatment has been completed and is nit-free. - TREATMENT AT PRESCHOOL
Check all children for lice or nits. Launder all fabric materials (towels, removable upholstery, puppets, etc.) in hot washer and dryer. Place items that cannot be cleaned (rugs, stuffed animals, etc.) in a sealed plastic bag for 14 days. Vacuum carpet. - PARENT TIPS
Lice cannot survive more than 24 hours off of our heads. Check all family members for lice or nits. Treat infected individuals with over-the-counter lice shampoo and remove all nits with a Licemeister comb. Throw away all combs and brushes. Do not share new combs and brushes. Launder all fabric belongings of the infected individual (recently used bedding, towels, clothing, etc.) in hot washer and dryer. Place items that cannot be cleaned (rugs, stuffed animals, etc.) in a sealed plastic bag for 14 days. Vacuum carpet, mattresses, and upholstery.
7. IMPETIGO: CHILD SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Itchy rash that begins as “pimples” around the mouth area but quickly evolves into major skin eruptions filled with cloudy or clear colored pus. Evolves into small blisters that spread discharge to skin surfaces when broken, eventually forming white or yellow crusty scabs. - IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION
If sores around the mouth are present, cover with bandage and refer to a doctor. Antibiotics may be prescribed. - INCUBATION PERIOD
4-10 days - CONTAGIOUS PERIOD
While untreated sores are present - TRANSMISSION
Spread by contact with the sores, contaminated hands, or items that have been contaminated (face cloths, tissues, etc.) - EXCLUSION FROM PRESCHOOL
Can return 24 hours after starting oral antibiotics or 48 hours after starting antibiotic ointment - TREATMENT AT PRESCHOOL
All paper towels, tissues, bandages, and gloves must be disposed of immediately after use. Launder all contaminated items in hot washer and dryer. - PARENT TIPS
Highly contagious. Caused by common skin germs which only cause trouble when the skin is injured by a cut, scrape or scratched insect bite. Do not share washcloths, towels, etc. All paper towels, tissues, bandages, and gloves must be disposed of immediately after use. Launder all contaminated items in hot washer and dryer.
8. HAND, FOOT, MOUTH DISEASE: CHILD SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Sudden onset of fever to 103 degrees F, sore throat, cold-like symptoms, headache, tired, nausea, diarrhea or vomiting. Red, raised rash can last 1-19 days and appears mostly on trunk and face but may appear in fluid-filled bumps on palms of hands or soles of feet. May see blisters in mouth. - IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION
If mouth sores or fever is present, isolate the individual and send home - INCUBATION PERIOD
3-5 days - CONTAGIOUS PERIOD
While fever and sore throat are present; may be present in stool for several weeks - TRANSMISSION
Spread by contact with the secretions from the nose, mouth and throat, or items that have been contaminated with secretions. Also contact with food or surfaces contaminated with stool. - EXCLUSION FROM PRESCHOOL
Can return after mouth sores are no longer present and fever-free for 24 hours - TREATMENT AT PRESCHOOL
Sanitize anything contaminated with stool and secretions of the nose, throat and mouth - PARENT TIPS
Although the name is similar to foot-and-mouth disease of animals, the two diseases are not related at all. Most individuals will recover without treatment within 7-10 days. Sanitize anything contaminated with stool and secretions of the nose, throat and mouth.
9. E. COLI: CHILD SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, blood in the stool - IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION
If diarrhea is present, isolate the individual and send home - INCUBATION PERIOD
3-4 days - CONTAGIOUS PERIOD
Up to 3 weeks - TRANSMISSION
Spread by contact with materials that have been contaminated with stool - EXCLUSION FROM PRESCHOOL
If confirmed with having the disease, can return after having 2 approved stool specimens collected at least 24 hours apart that are both negative for the disease - TREATMENT AT PRESCHOOL
Sanitize anything contaminated with stool. - PARENT TIPS
Usually caused by eating undercooked beef or unpasteurized milk that contains E. coli bacteria, or eating fruit and vegetable products fertilized or irrigated with contaminated water. Sanitize anything contaminated with stool.
10. SALMONELLOSIS: CHILD SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, abdominal cramps or fever. - IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION
If diarrhea is present, isolate the individual and send home - INCUBATION PERIOD
12-36 hours - CONTAGIOUS PERIOD
From several days to several weeks - TRANSMISSION
Spread by contact with materials that have been contaminated with stool - EXCLUSION FROM PRESCHOOL
If confirmed with having the disease, can return after having 2 approved stool specimens collected at least 24 hours apart that are both negative for the disease - TREATMENT AT PRESCHOOL
Sanitize anything contaminated with stool. - PARENT TIPS
Usually caused by eating raw and undercooked eggs, poultry and meat or drinking unpasteurized milk that contains Salmonella bacteria. Sanitize anything contaminated with stool.
11. CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS (CRYPTO): CHILD SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Diarrhea (loose, watery stool), cramps, upset stomach, or fever - IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION
If diarrhea is present, isolate the individual and send home - INCUBATION PERIOD
7-10 days but as long as 21 days - CONTAGIOUS PERIOD
While person has diarrhea; may be present in stool for up to 2 months - TRANSMISSION
Spread by contact with materials that have been contaminated with stool - EXCLUSION FROM PRESCHOOL
If confirmed with having the disease, can return after having 2 approved stool specimens collected at least 24 hours apart that are both negative for the disease - TREATMENT AT PRESCHOOL
Sanitize anything contaminated with stool. - PARENT TIPS
Usually caused by swallowing water from lakes, rivers, springs, ponds, streams, irrigation water, hot tubs, Jacuzzis or swimming pools that contain Cryptosporidium bacteria. Also, eating contaminated, uncooked food (especially unwashed vegetables or fruit.) Sanitize anything contaminated with stool.
12. FIFTH DISEASE: CHILD SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Low fever, headache, body ache, nausea or chills for 2-3 days. About a week later, a bright red rash appears on cheeks and looks like the cheeks have been slapped. May also have scattered red raised spots on chin, forehead and behind ears. Then a lace-like rash spreads to upper arms and legs, and sometimes the trunk. Lacy rash may disappear and reappear over a period of weeks and is made worse by sunlight. - IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION
If fever is present, isolate the individual and send home - INCUBATION PERIOD
4-14 days - CONTAGIOUS PERIOD
Before the appearance of the rash during mild symptoms - TRANSMISSION
Spread by contact with the secretions from the nose, mouth and throat, or items that have been contaminated with secretions. - EXCLUSION FROM PRESCHOOL
Can return after fever-free for 24 hours - TREATMENT AT PRESCHOOL
Sanitize anything contaminated by the secretions from the nose, mouth, and throat of an infected individual. - PARENT TIPS
Seen most often in late winter and early spring. Sanitize anything contaminated by the secretions from the nose, mouth, and throat of an infected individual.
We hope this complete guide of the contagious diseases in preschool (including their symptoms and treatments) has been helpful to you!
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Mary Weiss
What I love about this article is that this information helps us to keep our students, their families, and learning environment safe. Although their educational learning is very important and the purpose of our preschools, our #1 priority is to make sure that first and foremost, they are safe. Also it would have taken me a lot of research time and effort that I don’t have to get all the information together, figure out what info is needed and what is not, then put it all together to share with my families. Now, I don’t have to. This article gives us the info that we need. Nothing more, nothing less. I Love it!
Christine Marte
Lots of specific, beneficial information to know about different sicknesses. Very, very helpful to have symptoms in one spot and see the differences.
Connie Doctor-Jones
I like that the explanation of the different ailments have the photos to give you a visual as to what to look for.
Ashley Gallien
Now this is very much information to know. If your local or online. You may feel like being an online teacher you may not need to know this but in actuality you do! You can be helpful to a parent in need of an uncommon illness and this will give you that confident boost as a teacher to know you were knowledgeable no matter your location of teaching!
Acea
The fact that this gives such critical information for each and every infection is amazing! I especially love how this addresses what preschools and parents can do to treat everything immediately!
Shunta
The top 12 contagious diseases in preschool is a must read for any parent, teacher, child care professional, or anyone working with children for an extended amount of time. I must say, having worked with children for an extended amount of time there were a few diseases on this list that I’ve never heard off . Having this information handy is a plus!!!!!
Rhonda McCarthy
I love knowing I can find symptoms of so many childhood diseases on one site. I like the idea of being able to find answers all in one place without having to spend hours searching many sites by symptom. It’s all here!
seeta khan
I have learned so much from this information shared here, I can now be aware of these symptoms, knowing what to do and how to deal with this covid situation can never be over emphases.
Brittany Klop
Great resource for parents and teachers alike. you ladies did a great job.
Brittany Klop
I love this idea. I wish had this list in my binging years while working in daycare and sending my kids to daycare. I also another good one to know is about Croup. other then that great information.
Allisen Brownell
This is the best presentation ever! So helpful. Sharing with my preschool! Thank you so much for putting this all in one super easy to understand and refer to resource. Simply amazing!!
Jameisha
Wow! I didn’t know there were so many different diseases. Bookmark 🔖
Cathy Terrell
This is a very comprehensive list of all the viruses, illnesses and contagions that our little ones are vulnerable to. Although I don’t have to worry about these types of exposures as an online preschool owner/teacher, it is a fantastic tool to make available to my parents, especially those whose preschoolers have siblings in elementary school as well. This is an excellent reference guide for any parent with young children!
Dana Burton
This is great information to have and share with your parents. This information could be a section in your parent handbook to let parents know how you will handle these situations in the school.
Heather Austin
This is helpful. Preschool.org truly has everything for the early education community. Thanks!
Elizabeth Wright
This is a very comprehensive guide! I love that symptoms are listed for each disease and also treatment plus when it’s safe to return to school! Very helpful article overall!
Brenda
I can’t thank you enough for this resource Joy!! All school nurse in early childhood should have this resource.
Anabel
Great information to have handy!
Darlene Williamson
Useful information.
Geni Ainge Morse
Eeewwww! Kids are germ magnets! Fantastic information on the most common diseases. WASH YOU HANDS!
Felicia
This Article was so informing. I always look for ways to make sure that kids are ok. Definitely strategies and plans are put in place to keep everyone safe when we come to our Space, but even if my students online aren’t filling their best. I ask their parents to let students rest because they still need it, even though we don’t have in person Sessions Regularly. I’m glad that I can use this Resource to constantly refer back to.😊
Y D
Great resource for teachers and to share with parents! I love the easy to read categories under each disease
Tina
It is so important that you know what to look for but also take the time to stress the importance of preventing the spread of these diseases with your parents so they also know what to look for and that they know your center’s policies on them!
Lisa Wigdor
Very helpful in distinguishing between sickness and knowing how to help students when they are not feeling well.
Naomi W
This is great and informative. No germ can live here.
Bryonna Harrington
This is so helpful because now I know what some of these things look like. Even if I’ve heard of it, it’s good to have pictures. Also this was so helpful it reminds me of the certification course you take online. It’s all here. This site is out of sight!
Chrissy
😱 It’s a sad day when you cannot preschool because your sick 🤕 but even more sad when you share your germs 🦠 with your friends.🤢
Thank goodness 😅 for this health wise article I definitely needed to brush up , and will not be forgetting to do quick health checks before preschool starts for the day ever …. Thanks for helping us all keep on point . With this list and Be mindful of providing a healthier preschool experience!!!
Love this article but also feel that I need to wash my hands 🙌 … while singing the alphabet and counting to 25 . 😊😂♥️❤️
Lisa Lucas
I love being able to know what to look for, and how to help parents so that they can get the help they need. After all I want all the kiddos in class each day to their fullest potential!
LisaRenee Fogarty
For teachers, directors and parents to have this info at their fingertips is very helpful. I suggest even printing it
Mya Phillips
This is laid out really well and is very informative. I didn’t know about some of these, so I would definitely print these out, laminate and have in a folder for quick access.
Shana Weldon
Germs, germs, germs are always present in classrooms. This is such valuable information for identifying and responding to these situations to ensure the health and safety of students.
Lori Sekol
I love the way this is laid out. Some of these I was not familiar with. Childhood illnesses are common, and when children come in contact with people outside their family, they can contract many diseases. Thank you for having this resource available in one place.
Jamie Brucker
This should be posted in every preschool staff lounge area. Good reminders of what to look for.
Becky Hellebust
I honestly didn’t know about some of these. It’s good information for myself as we don’t have a nurse in every school anymore. The unfortunate part of some of these is the children can’t be excluded from school such as with hand, foot and mouth. Children are also allowed back to school if they have nits but not live lice.
Darlene Shank
This is a concise list. I like the way it is presented. We have a book at the center, but this may be more user friendly.
Saimah Hameeduddin
This was so helpful for me personally! Thank you for creating this, will be very helpful to share out with staff and parents at the beginning of the year as well as reminders as we approach flu season.
Vivian
LOVE this resource, especially for parents. Some new parents are not aware of what to do for these or when they should keep their child home!
Yuneisy
Yikes! And to think that some schools don’t always follow these guidelines properly. Great resource!
Cordelia Nkembo
This information gives us an idea of what diseases and health issues that can exist and be transferred from child to child, and how they are transferred. Educators and parents must be aware and play close attention to how to recognize problems and act quickly to resolve. Very important and vital information.
Thanks a lot!
John, Achele Victoria
I love this section that deals with their health, because if they are not healthy, they will not be a preschool, it helps us to be on the watch out,to take precautions,and take safety measures at protection both the infected and the once that are not infected, I love this so much, thanks
Valerie W.
Thank you so much for the helpful resource. Now, we will all know what to look out for and can keep our children and others out of harms way.
Tiffanie Watts
Very well thought out! I will be sharing this website with the parents that are in our program.
Cyndi Baker
Having a clear policy laid out at the beginning of the year can prevent so many questions and uncomfortable conversations.
April B
Getting sick is all part of caring for children! Either they will get sick or you and your staff will get sick. Hand washing, proper sanitizing and disinfecting is key! Thank you!
Paula Farris
When my children were younger, two of them passed Fifth Disease back and forth between them for 6 weeks! If I wasn’t cuddling a miserable child I was disinfecting something. Even a homeschool classroom isn’t exempt from these diseases. It was a long 6 weeks!
Kari
An excellent resource for first time parents sending their children to preschool. It’s also a great reminder for teachers.
Christina
Love the pictures and how legible the information is!
Krista
A great resource for parents too!
Christy
Wow, I would have never thought of putting together a list like this. What an valuable resource to have! Let’s all start by boosting those immune systems parents! That will go a long way in fighting off many sicknesses!
YummYee’ Cary-Boyd
Precautions, Safety and Sanitation is the upmost importance in a preschool environment. I am so glad to learn even more about these measures to protect and treat each and every child I come in contact with, so others: (teachers, parents and classmates), will be protected also. Learning more about ALL these sickness and diseases can help me run a better protected and informative preschool in the future.
Thank You so much, this information was very imperative to know.
Lena
Very informative, clear and well-organized! Thanks for sharing! I’ve never even heard of some of the diseases!
Janae
Very informative a little frightening but very useful
Jessica Coon
Great understanding and to know the signs beforehand.
Cyra Gish
I had no clue there were so many common contagious diseases found in preschools.this was an eye opener.
Tari Blankenship
Very well organized! Thank you for sharing!
Meena S (Meena A on FB)
Hygiene is apart of learning too – a vigilant eye and attentiveness to the care and nurturing we provide to our young ones is essential in this day and age. Each child should appear in good health upon arrival and this list helps greatly to know when to make note, contact parent(s)/care giver(s) with sound mind and heart.
Kimberley Ann Hoodie
Coming from 2020 being the worst year in national history our kids have survived! While we pray for those who were not as fortunate we have to be prepared for anything at any moment!
Linda Morin
No one likes to be sick!
Thank you for this comprehensive list, and for the necessary pictures –
only by facing the disturbing truths can we know what’s going on, and how to heal.
Every child, every person is at risk for illness, every business should have this guide, and honour it; when a child is sick a working parent needs the respect of time off as well.
May we all stay safe and healthy, and admit when it’s time to stay home and get well. <3
Kathlene Burton
This is a GREAT resource to be able to know each sign of the common illnesses we can encounter! As a preschool owner, I have had to have a talk with parents who say “my child is coughing with a runny nose are they okay to come in?” I will be able to easily say if there are x, x, and x-factors that are with this then…
Nancy
Great to have this information at your fingertips. I would love to have it all together to pass out to my parents.
Debbie Serrano
Interesting
Jenni Smith
Great reference that covers everything from the symptom to the treatment and everything in-between!
Lana
This was so informative! Being sick is never fun, but this list helps me feel better equipped at identifying/treating the 12 most common contagious diseases. Thank you!
Courtney Priest
What a great resource to hand out to families!
Jayla
While I plan to start online then eventually get into local preschool. This is good to know even now while I work in a daycare to prepare for the next step in my journey.
Jennifer Brooks
This is a great list of common childhood illnesses often seen in care or at home. I really appreciate the clear pictures and the specific descriptions, along with exclusion data. Thanks!
Steph Gonzalez
Great information! I actually did not know all the symptoms to look for in some of these diseases. Super helpful information here. Thank you!
Denyse Martinez
Love this list. I’m familiar with it from having done daycare. I think this would be a valuable tool to have in a preschool student handbook. This way it alleviates any surprises if a child needs to go home, to prevent the spread of communicable disease. By having parents sign the handbook, with this information, they will have acknowledged that they have read & understood the policy.
In January, I do a bulletin board, “Ring In The New Year, With Healthy Habits.”. We focus on healthy habits, such as covering our cough, washing our hands & the importance of eating healthy, & staying home if they are sick.
Linda Kutner
Thank you for this very informative list! It’s so important to contain illnesses quickly and have a protocol in place for what to do when a child gets sick!
Charon Davis
Very informative! Most of these I was aware of, but to have a visualization is key!
Alice Harrell
We have a Communicable disease chart on the walls in each classroom but this list is really great. I love the Parent tips. I will be sharing this with all my parents.
Alejandra
Another great resource for parents and teachers alike.
Ashley Gilbreath
A great resource that compiles many common and uncommon illnesses our kiddos face!
Karen James-Wilson
This is great to know as a parent and as a teacher, because some of these I was not even aware of! Thank you for the visuals and descriptions! What I like most is that you also provided treatment and tips that can be used by both parents to use at home and preschool owners to use at the school.
Jen
Great list! The pictures are really helpful. My son had hand foot and mouth and we ALL got it, its so contagious!
Brittany Hutt
I’ve been teaching 13 years and have yet to encounter some of these. This was very informative! Thank you!
Jill Dahm
Thanks for compiling this comprehensive list! The information and the pictures are very helpful! I’m definitely keeping information close at hand!
Mireddy Benet
I wish every parents knows and follows this list, it would decrease so many sick days for everyone.
Sue Koxlien
The visuals are helpful! Thanks!
Brittany Klabunde
Wow, there were more than I knew about, very helpful to have the visual photos and a description for each!
Eugina Fails
Very informative! 2 of these I have never heard of before!
Hannah Reid
This is so important, and I love how comprehensively you’ve laid it out! Hand washing has been huge this year because of COVID being on the forefront of everyone’s minds, but it’s important to remember that there are other illnesses we should be thinking about/on the lookout for too.
Heather
Great to be made aware of these, and how important it is to teach children to wash hands on a regular basis, starting at home.
Anita Biechler
ALWAYS important to have because kids need the most help with staying clean and healthy
Latoya
What a great resource to have for both parents and preschool teachers. I love the idea of having a visual that showcases what to look for as well as symptoms. Providing actions plans that parents and teachers can implement to help the child/student helps to alleviate anxiety.
Kendra
One of the most stressful parts of parenting, and working with kids, is when they are sick! It can be hard to know what’s going on with them and how to best help them. This is a great resource, it really makes it easy to check the most common illnesses all in one place.
Susan Pelofske
Wow! Very helpful to have everything here! A little scary thinking about all of these, but great to have at your fingertips.
Eilleen de Guzman
These are great visual symptoms to look for and thank you for providing treatment. I will use this to look at my child if something ever pops up.
Kia Gray
As a preschool teacher I feel like this is very important to address to parents so they can be aware. This very helpful and I feel that it need to be place somewhere around centers or pass out flyers about this.
Karisa Day
This would be a great resource to have printed on the bulletin board as well. Can be a quick reference for teachers and parents. Thanks for all of the info about incubation, contagious, symptoms etc. I didn’t know some of these!
Nikida Norman
Currently, we are online with my preschool. I like to keep abreast of these things for my own family, to know what to do when I do open my local classroom, and know what going on around us in our community. Very helpful and easy to understand the different illness and how to deal with each the best!
Richae
We cannot forget about illnesses! As teachers, directors and parents we need to be in a position to protect our babies (or future), this site helps arm us with the knowledge we need.
Nur Billur Tosun
Very informative, I think every parent , teacher and owner can get great ideas about how a disease looks like from this page and get an idea of it .
Jessica
Great comprehensive list of dieases to look out for to keep rest of kids healthy. It is easy way to read and to be able to just print and put in binder if needed.
Madiha Siddiqui
OMG, you thought of everything! It is so important to have this information together for parents as teachers and directors. I love the visuals as well. Thank you for making our lives as business owners so much easier!
Judith Bical Morano
It’s very helpful..hope that our pupils will not get infected of this different illness/ contagious diseases,.even if we’re teachers we really don’t know that it would happen in our preschoolers but atleast and for sure we can help them overcome because of the big Helton this site..So informative..
Judith Bical Morano
Big help of this site, rather..
Marilyn S. Galicia
Very helpful and informative aside from being visual… even kids could help observe within himself/herself and classmates by simply looking at the pictures.
Amanda Lindsay
Wow!! Helpful to directors, teachers, and parents.
Jessica Hunt
What a great list for informing and reference
Jennifer Satterwhite
Great information to use for teachers and parents when symptoms arise. This resource is helpful to me.
Monique Reycasa
With all these well-known diseases and illnesses that are most common in preschool or daycare settings this is a great guide to have printed out for staff when we do our well-checks every morning upon arrival. This is also great for parents especially first time parents whom have not yet experienced any of these. Thank you so much for this guide! Sanitizing is key and hand washing practices. But this will definitely help!
LaShonda
Great resources for anyone working with or around children. The visuals are amazing, leaves no room for confusion on anyone part. Very helpful
Lisa
This is great information to know when considering preschool or daycare.
Vivian
This is super helpful to both parents and teachers.
Jen
This is helpful not only for the preschools, but for the parents. We aren’t the doctors, we are the teachers and parents, so we don’t naturally know these things. The pictures make it even more helpful.
Monique Moreno
While I hope none of our kiddos catch these it’s great to know what to look for. I love the visuals they help me to know what I am looking for.
Angel Sarmiento
Very informative with good visuals. This is very important for preschool owners to know. I learned a lot!
Vania
Handy practical information clearly laid out. Very informative and useful! Thank you
Jalissa Michelle
Wow! I really like that all of this information is compiled together for me. This is so helpful especially in the middle of a pandemic.
Angel
Thank you for putting this together. It can be daunting dealing with all the germs that come with going to school.
Catrina Mathews
Useful information for all in person preschools!
Earline M. SAWICKI
Listing common diseases (such as lice) accompanied by a photo is so beneficial.
And the same holds true with uncommon diseases such as Fifth disease.
Knowing what causes these common and uncommon diseases, and how to protect ourselves, other kiddos is a huge plus!
Eboni Griffith
Great place to quickly get the information I need as a preschool owner
April
Never knew there were so many!
Opeyemi
This is so helpful. I love that all these are in one place. This is a great for parents and teachers.
Sammy Bohannon
This is very helpful as a preschool director and a mom of preschoolers to be aware of the most common illnesses in this age group and have valuable information about each illness.
Samico Chilton
All these resources just blow my mind. It is wonderful to have someone who cares so much about helping others succeed just as she has is a blessing. Joy Anderson and team thank you for all you do! Although a lot of these diseases I’m not familiar with.
Bertha Rivero
Great visuals! This easy to read and important details that sometimes we as parents or teachers miss watching out for are super helpful. Love how this information was written; simple out- line. I would make copies of these very important contagious diseases. Awesome job!
Zena
Yesss, these are very important to know. Some of these infections I never heard of. Wow, another great resource.
Carrie Cook
I didn’t know about some of these! Valuable information for a preschool owner!
Angela
WOW! As a new preschool owner, this resource is so valuable! Love the visuals this helps parents, teachers, preschool owners and daycare owners stay on the same page! What a great resource to use as a quick reference guide! When your child is sick who wants to search the internet for resources? I know I don’t. Thanks
Brenda Morgan
What a great resource for parents and teachers alike. As a teacher, I often wondered what the protocol was for different symptoms, etc. I always depended on the nurse to tell us what to do but this resource allows a teacher to make more informed decisions when the occasion arises.
Joy
A topic that many don’t want to discuss but is essential to know what opening a preschool. This resource is so helpful for the information and prevention of many of these common things you will run into when working with young children.
Pamela
Wash hands, sanitize everything!!
Best advice… after 30 yrs in this field. If kids are ill, keep home!!
#giveawayentry
Heather
Wow! Great resource! Sent it to a few child care provider friends who are always looking for helpful advice to send to parents. While obviously not doctors, it’s helpful for us teachers to be able to refer parents to a list like this! Awesome!
Nicky Cook
As a preschool teacher I see this as an extensive list of all the contagions that teachers are constantly on the lookout for. This is a great resource to help understand how to stop the spread of infectious diseases.
Valerie David
This is a great resource. I always want to point parents in the right direction about these but with everything out there, I sometimes get confused of what is the truth. This an amazing resource for this.
Sharonda Gray
I’m truly blown away by how much information is available to anyone who needs resources on how to get started in preschool all on one site.
Susan Drexel
Fantastic to have this information all together and available for parents, teachers and schools to get to when needed. Instead of having to search multiple sites or go through thick books to look up symptoms and contagious periods. Fantastic idea to add this to your website!
Rehanna Allen
This was extremely useful information. I won’t have to search on how to take care of these illnesses. I will also have this information at my fingertips to share with parents. Wow, I can’t believe how much useful information I am getting today.
Morgan Carlson
Really great resource and information!
Catherine Parks
Great visuals this easy to read and important details that sometimes we as parents or teachers miss watching out for are super helpful love how this information was written; simple out- line❤️ I love this it’s so easy and simple.
Beki
Such a handy list–I love having the symptoms so nearly organized.