Yeah, I have had many many parents send kids to me when they are staying home sick. Just because the mom has it does not necessarily mean the child will get it. I also understand from the parent's point of view...they are paying for care so they want to be able to get some rest while their child is being well cared for. I never turn a child away because a parent is sick. Most of the time I have found that the child does not get it and we don't get it (with the exception of stomach bugs which are very very contagious). It's just a downside ot the job I'm afraid. Like Mom of 4 said, if the child started showing any symptoms, I would send them home immediately.