Question

virginia preservice training for child care staff
what should you do?
three year old colin arrives at child care and while you talk with his mother, you notice that he does not seem like his usual energetic self. when you ask him how he feels today, he says his tummy hurts and he threw up last night. what should you do?
○ tell him you are sorry he is not feeling well and have him go and lie down on his mat on the floor.
○ ask his mother about what colin has just told you. if she confirms that he vomited more than twice within the last 24 hours, then remind her of the guidelines for when children should not be in child care and ask that she take him home until he is feeling better.

Explanation:

In child care settings, when a child reports illness (like vomiting) and shows reduced energy, proper protocol involves verifying with the parent and following guidelines for excluding ill children to prevent spread of illness and ensure child safety. The second option follows this by confirming with the mother, checking the frequency of vomiting, and acting on the child care exclusion guidelines. The first option only provides temporary rest without addressing the illness's severity or exclusion rules.

Answer:

B. Ask his mother about what Colin has just told you. If she confirms that he vomited more than twice within the last 24 hours, then remind her of the guidelines for when children should not be in child care and ask that she take him home until he is feeling better.