I called Mom as soon as i found it and informed her I would feel much better providing care for her after it has been checked and ok'd by professional opinion that she is healthy enough to return to care, not contagious and no danger to her health. I would rather be safe than sorry.
As far as the parents not informing me?.....ugh! makes me frustrasted...I have set rules for a reason and this is in my contracts, no rashes or contagious illnesses.....when the Mother informed me that she saw the rash yesterdat, she admitted she knew it was there and didn't tell me....that to me is the same as lying. Doesnt really sit too well with me that a parent will omit such pertinent info as a rash on an infant from the day care provider.....this is what I mean by..how I said, I have learned in this business that people are so dif.....not only did she not inform me, but she also doesn't think its that big of a deal....and I think it is! These are same parents who a few years back the older sibling into care with flea bites all over her body...didn't tell me,,,I found them on my own and they responded with "fleas don't stay on the human" ans informed me they have a flea problem at home...when I suggested they take their daughter home until the fleas where gone, they responded with "it's no dif than your dogs having them"...that didn't make any sense to me, Because my dogs didn't have fleas and further more informed them that IF we had a flea problem, I would not be open for business until they were gone, irregardless of the fact that they may or may not go home on the child. I give all parents big time benefit of the doubt, always trying to see the best in everyone and fully understand that no one is perfect, and no one is exactly like me.......however I do draw the line when they come into my home or drop their child off against my contracts....if they want to keep their kid out of my care and send them to gramma with a rash? that is def their choice and the outcome lies on their shoulders, but I cannot allow a child to come into my home against my contracts and let go of my core values, that lays on my shoulders. people can do what they choose with their kids on their own time...but when it's my time?? I feel I have the right to choose what is best, otherwise they can take the child home! Don't get me wrong, I am not mad in this sit. I called the Mom right away and although she wasnt thrilled, she picked the baby up and brought her to the clinic, I appreciate that, just a little confused as to why some parents think they can "pull the wool". HHHHHMMM! chalk it up to: every one is different.