Croup

[cupcakencookie]

Hi, I've just been informed that one of my mindees has croup and was taken to out of hours yesterday. They seem fine today and Dad has asked if I can still have them tomorrow. I've googled croup and it seems to be most contagious to younger children - I've only got this child and older after school children tomorrow - can I still have them? Mum works from home just round the corner from me so I can get them back home if seems unwell - I just can't find any info regarding whether they need to be excluded. TIA xx

[rickysmiths]

I have had children with Croup. As long as they are fit enough to take part in the day then they are usually fine.

It is contagious but my son had it and shared a bedroom with his sister and she never got it and nor did we. The last minded child I had with it, her younger brother nor her parents got it!

[cupcakencookie]

Thank you Ricky smiths for your reply. I'll let parents know I can still have little one - I didn't want to let them down if I could help it! Thank you! Xx