Health & Resources

If your child has a severe allergy that could require the use of an EpiPen or Benadryl, please fill out the following forms and file them with the Center. For your convenience, we also provide you with a checklist of the forms on severe allergies.

• Written EpiPen Order from an authorized prescriber
• Written Benadryl Order from an authorized prescriber
• Medication Provider Checklist
• Emergency Health Care Plan

If your child has asthma, please complete the following forms and filing with the Center. For your convenience, we also provide you with a checklist of the asthma forms.

• Written Order from an Authorized Prescriber
• Asthma Action Plan
• Medication Administration Check List
• Individualized Health Care Plan

Please read the Moisturizing creams/lotions, lip hydration instructions and fill out the medication administration checklist and lotion authorization form.

Source: Sun Safety

Babies under 6 months:

• The two main recommendations from the AAP to prevent sunburn are to avoid sun exposure, and dress infants in lightweight long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and brimmed hats that shade the neck to prevent sunburn. However when adequate clothing and shade are not available, parents can apply a minimal amount of suncreen with at least 15 SPF (sun protection factor) to small areas, such as the infant's face and the back of the hands. If an infant gets sunburn, apply cold compresses to the affected area.

For All Other Children:

• The first, and best, line of defense against the sun is covering up. Wear a hat with a three-inch brim or a bill facing forward, sunglasses (look for sunglasses that block 99-100% of ultraviolet rays), and cotton clothing with a tight weave.
• Stay in the shade whenever possible, and limit sun exposure during the peak intensity hours - between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• On both sunny and cloudy days use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater that protects against UVB and UVA rays.
• Be sure to apply enough sunscreen - about one ounce per sitting for a young adult.
• Reapply sunscreen every two hours, or after swimming or sweating.
• Use extra caution near water and sand (and even snow!) as they reflect UV rays and may result in sunburn more quickly.

• Sunscreen Instructions
• Medication Administration Checklist Form
• Sunscreen Authorization Form
• Alternate Sun Protection Plan

Please read the diaper cream instructions and fill out the medication provider checklist form and the diaper cream authorization.

• Diaper Cream Instructions
• Medication Administration Checklist
• Diaper Cream Authorization

According to State statutes, no child may be admitted to a licensed child care program or school without proof of immunization or statement of exemption:

• Early Childhood Health Assessment Record (for children ages birth-5)
• Health Assessment Record (for children ages 5 and older)
• Religious Exemption Certification Statement
• Medical Exemption Certification Statement
• State of Connecticut Immunization Schedule for Day Care

Phyllis Bodel Childcare Center Healthy Eating Guidelines (Information from Nemours Health & Prevention Services, Best Practices for Healthy Eating: A Guide to Help Children Grow Up Healthy)

• Phyllis Bodel Childcare Center Lunch Guidelines
• Portion Size
• Healthy Eating Guide (from birth through childhood)
• Food Recommendations and Ideas