Avon Nursery School

Good to Know    How do you accommodate children with allergies?     Food Allergies: Avon Nursery School offers a completely nut-free environment.     We distribute detailed nut allergy educational materials to all families in our programs.     Parents are provided with a list of safe snacks, and the teachers actively check the     ingredients in all snacks before serving. Children with different or multiple food     allergies may bring their own snack.     Epi-Pens:     Children who need Epi-Pens for allergy emergencies may bring them to school only if:     1. Epi-Pens are in their original packaging and are affixed with pharmacy labels printed         with the child’s name.     2. Parents provide the proper documentation and signed releases for staff members to         administer the Epi-Pen if necessary. (These forms may be obtained from ANS).     3. Parents provide a small photograph of their child to be affixed to the outside of         his/her Epi-Pen bag.     Medication: Other than Epi-Pens that meet the criteria listed above, Avon Nursery School     does not administer any medications to children.    Is the entire staff CPR-certified in case of an emergency?  Yes.    Recommended Snack List:     We are a NUT-FREE classroom!     • Cheese and crackers     • Fruit slices     • Applesauce     • Grapes (cut in half)     • Cereal and milk     • Yogurt / Go-Gurt     • Bagels and cream cheese     • Jell-O     • Muffins (nut-free)     • Raisins     • Veggies and dip (please, no carrots)     • Graham crackers     • Pretzels (please, no rods or nuggets)     • Goldfish crackers     • Popcorn (not for the 3’s class)     Please provide milk or 100% juice with your snack.         How will inclement weather affect my child's schedule?     Avon Nursery School will follow the recommendations of the Avon Public     School System. To find about storm closings and delays, please follow     this link:  Avon Public School Storm Closings     Then use the chart below to determine your child’s schedule.     60 to 90 Minute Delayed Opening     • Morning Classes:  10 a.m. to 12 noon. Lunch Bunch cancelled.     • Afternoon Pre-K Classes:  Lunch Bunch cancelled. Class runs from 1 to 3 p.m.     2 Hour Delay     • Morning Classes:  CANCELLED. Lunch Bunch cancelled.     • Afternoon Pre-K Classes:  Lunch Bunch cancelled.       Classes follow the normal schedule of 12:30 to 3 p.m.     Early Closing     • Morning Classes: Parents should attempt to get to the nursery school       for pick-up as soon as possible. Lunch Bunch cancelled.     • Afternoon Pre-K Classes:  Lunch Bunch cancelled. CLASSES CANCELLED.    When Should I Keep My Child Home From School / Sickness?     Avon Nursery School has guidelines for keeping sick children home to protect the children     and the teachers in our school. Please consult the list below where common conditions     are listed alphabetically. If you have further questions, please consult with the nursery school     director or with your child’s pediatrician.    Exclusion from School List:    Bronchitis: Child may return to school after 2 days of treatment.    Chicken Pox: Child is excluded from school for 7 days. Rash must be    scabbed over before a child returns to school.    Conjunctivitis / Pink Eye: Child may return to school after 1 day of    treatment or when infection is cleared.    Croup: Child may return to school after 2 days of treatment,    unless he/she has a fever. See fever recommendations below.    Diarrhea: Child is excluded from school for 2 days until the condition improves.    Fever: Child may return to school after his/her temperature is below    100 degrees F for 24 hours, unmedicated.    Fifth Disease: Child may attend school, unless he/she has a fever.    See fever recommendations above.    Impetigo: Child is excluded from school until the condition has cleared.    Head Lice: Child is excluded from school until the condition is treated    and the child is completely cleared of lice and nits.    Pneumonia: Child may return to school after 3 days of adequate treatment.    Scabies: Child may return to school only after adequate treatment and    with a note from a physician.    Shingles: Child is excluded from school for 7 days. After 7 days, child    may return to school with sores covered and with a note from a physician.    Strep Infections: Child may return to school after 2 days of adequate treatment.    Vomiting: Child is excluded from school for 2 days until the condition improves. Three's   Four's   Pre-Kindergarten   Kindergarten Enrichment

At Avon Congregational Church, 6 West Main Street, Avon, CT 06001 · 860-678-1267 · www.avonnurseryschool.org