Re: Re: Pre-school
8/2/00 3:46 PM
My sons will be turning one this weekend (my babies are growing up :( too fast), but believe it or not nursery school is one of the thousands of thoughts bouncing around in the back of my mind. Some ideas I have considered that you might want to also contemplate. Does the nursery school have a nurse? If, no find out what is protocol for an emergency. Of course you would inform them of your child having CAH and I would leave specific written instructions for how to handle an illness, emergency, etc. This is also a great time to get a "vibe" on how willing and accomodating they will be. You know if you get that "look" then that is not the school for your child. Also think about busing. Remember many nursery schools have teacher assitants driving the buses. Although they are supposed to be licensed to drive a bus, that doesn't mean they are experienced with driving a mini-bus. Personally, I am not going to send my children on the bus during pre-school, maybe once in elementary school. Once in school, speak directly with your child's teacher. Explain what CAH is, and how important it is that your child is attended to in case of an emergency. So many times children complain of a stomach ache, or say their sick, and many times teachers do pass it off as seperation aniexty. I know that it is hard for small children to understand, but that is why it is important for our children to know when the difference between when they feel sick, or when they are "sick for mommy"! Another thought, ask if the school sends home notices when other children are sick. For example, if a child in your childs class has chicken pox, do they send home notices to the parents. I think that it is important for the school to know the possible serious of CAH, BUT also to understand how normal CAH children are. Lots of luck!!!
Kimberly
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