Only medication prescribed by a doctor will be administered to children in our care. 

  • Only medication that is outlined by the parents or guardian on the signed entry document will be administered. 
  • All medications are kept in a locked container in the kitchen out of children’s reach. 
  • Parents must inform staff of any side effects or reaction that medication may cause in a child. (ie: hives, drowsiness, diarrhea). 
  • Medication must be brought to the centre in its original container with instructions from the doctor on how to administer it.  
  • Label must clearly show the following information:  
    • Child’s name 
    • name of medication  
    • Dosage  Route (oral, nasal, rectal, eye, ear, or injection)  
    • Care of medication (shake well, refrigerate) 
    • Date to end administration of medication.