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.