1. Infectious Disease and Exclusion periods
Infection or complaint Recommended period to be kept
away from nursery
Athlete’s foot None
Temperature 24 Hours at Management
discretion
Chickenpox / Shingles 1 Week and until all vesicles have
crusted over
German measles (rubella)* Four days from onset of rash
Hand foot and mouth None
Impetigo 48 hours after starting antibiotic
treatment
Measles Four days from onset of rash
Ringworm Until Treatment is started
Slapped cheek None (once rash has developed)
Warts and verrucae None, Please keep covered
Diarrhoea and/or vomiting 48 hours from last episode of
diarrhoea or vomiting
Flu (influenza) Until recovered
Conjunctivitis None
Head lice None, Please treat on awareness
Threadworms None, Please treat on awareness
Tonsillitis None, Please be aware that you
may be asked to collect your
Child if the Child becomes unduly
distressed.