“Spit Happens” helps child care providers navigate the everyday challenges of managing illness in early childhood settings. This training covers inclusion and exclusion criteria for common childhood illnesses, guidance from Oklahoma Child Care Licensing and the American Academy of Pediatrics, and practical communication strategies for working with families. Participants will learn how to make informed, consistent decisions that balance children’s health, family needs, and program policies—all while keeping everyone safe and smiling.
“Spit Happens” helps child care providers navigate the everyday challenges of managing illness in early childhood settings. This training covers inclusion and exclusion criteria for common childhood illnesses, guidance from Oklahoma Child Care Licensing and the American Academy of Pediatrics, and practical communication strategies for working with families. Participants will learn how to make informed, consistent decisions that balance children’s health, family needs, and program policies—all while keeping everyone safe and smiling.
TRAINER: Joyce Reynolds, RN; BSN
