15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 2.12.8
Child Health
Cite as 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 11, R. 2.12.8
Child Health
1. A child who is suspected of having a serious contagious condition shall be isolated
and returned to the parent as soon as possible.
2. A child having a serious contagious condition shall not be allowed to return to the
child care facility until they have been certified by a physician to be no longer
contagious.
3. Parents of all children shall be notified of a contagious illness in the child care facility
as soon as possible.
4. A child with a physical injury shall be treated by a staff member with valid first aid
certificate issued by an agent recognized by the licensing authority. A child with a
serious physical injury shall be treated by a staff member with valid first aid
certificate issued by an agent recognized by the licensing authority and transported to
a hospital or medical facility as soon as appropriate.