Have you ever had a headache or just felt a little off and took a tylenol? Sometimes we aren't sure what is up with our child but it could be as simple as has a headache from not getting enough sleep or teething pain or whatever. Having a fever is teh body's way of fighting off something that hasn't taken hold yet and while the tylenol will interfere with this somewhat it can also help the child cope while their body is trying to cope. It isn't always necessary for a child to stay home when they aren't sick yet so to speak.

I have a somewhat laxer policy when it comes to illness and do not require the kids to stay home till they are unable to cope sick. My parents are honest with me in the morning about giving tylenol because I don't hold it against them. It tells me to keep a closer eye on the child and yes I am much more consious about what they put in their mouth, etc. I have no more illness in my daycare than any other provider and sometimes even less. With doctor's not giving antibiotics these days kids just have to cope and it doesn't mean they need to stay home for a week of coping and if a dose of tylenol helps us all have a better morning then I am all for it but please make it so that parents feel they can share this info with you - the medical emergency is a good reason and it also tells me to watch for other signs of illness so they are caught early.