Medications
Non-contagious children may attend and receive medication at the center. Medication must be in the original, legible container and accompanied by a completed Medication Release form. Over-the-counter medication stating to consult a physician for dosage must also be accompanied by the Medication Release form. All medication must be in a labeled, resealable plastic bag and include necessary measuring/serving implement. Never leave medication in reach of your child or any child (i.e. cubby and/or lunch box), but deliver directly to the care provider.

Immunizations/Special Needs
All enrolled children must have a current immunization record on file at the Center. In addition, a signed Physician's report as to the physical and emotional health of your child and his/her ability to participate fully in the center’s program must be on file. Please have the doctor express any special needs or limitations should your child have them.

Sensitivities/Allergies
As your child grows, more environmental sensitivities and food allergies will become known to you. In addition to the annual health forms which request information about such things, please continuously advise your child’s care provider about new sensitivities as they become known.

Nutrition
Healthy eating promotes physical and cognitive growth. The food provided at Los Osos Early Care and Education Center reflects current, age related dietary guidelines. Consideration for nutritional value, culture, religious beliefs, ethnic background and food sensitivities will all be taken into consideration when planning snacks. The Center will provide water all day and milk (cow, soy and/or rice) at meal times. Juice may be served on rare occasions. The number of times your child is fed is dependent on the number of hours in attendance at the Center. All children eat sitting down and mealssnacked are supervised; however, it is important to send your child to the Center with safe and easily eaten food (e.g. no whole grapes or cherries).

Nutrition

Infants (through the age of 24 months)
All food and/or bottles for your child at this age must be prepared and brought from home. The Center will keep cold and/or heat items as needed. All containers must be labeled, both top and bottom.

Toddlers (24 – 36 months)
Children at this age will have food from at least two food groups provided for them at snack time and upon request. Lunch is provided by you. Please remember to send food that has a high amount of food value, is visually attractive, and is well liked by your child. Please do not send food in plastic grocery bags or in individual baggies.

Young Children (3 – 5 years)
Children at this age will have food from at least two food groups provided for them at snack time and upon request. Lunch is provided by you. Please remember to send food that has a high amount of food value, is visually attractive, and is well liked by your child. Please do not send food in plastic grocery bags or in individual baggies.