This one can stink sometimes!!! if my children get ill with a contagious illness such as the flu, I will close for at least two days and keep all families posted on whether it spread to all in the house or whether they are better. Now, if they have something like strep, or a nasty cold.....I encourage them to keep a distance from the children (really want them to stay in their rooms if possible) have to remember though, this IS THEIR home, (feel bad for my kids sometimes) but I do inform ALL parents and allow them to make the choice on whether to bring their child or not.