At Poppins, the health and safety of every child in our care is a top priority. Because we operate in a shared, group environment, we maintain clear guidelines to help protect all children, families, and caregivers.

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Vaccination Requirements

To support a healthy environment for all children, Poppins requires that children attending care are up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, in accordance with pediatric and public health recommendations.

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Families will be asked to provide vaccination records during registration in alignment with State Childcare Requirements. These can be accessed by contacting your child’s pediatrician or by using the Docket app.

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👉Utah Childcare Vaccination Requirements

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If your child is exempt from vaccinations for medical, personal, or religious reasons, a valid exemption certificate must be provided. This certificate must show completion of the required vaccine education through the State of Utah. For a medical exemption from the required immunizations, a completed vaccination exemption certificate and a written notice signed by a licensed healthcare provider must be presented to the school.

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👉Vaccine Education Module

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We are committed to doing our part to help prevent the spread of illness within our space. As such, we take vaccination requirements seriously and follow all applicable State of Utah guidelines for childcare facilities to help keep all children safe and healthy.

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Measles Awareness
Due to recent measles cases in our community, we want to emphasize the importance of measles vaccination. Many infants in our care are not yet old enough to receive the measles vaccine, which makes exposure especially dangerous for them.

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We strongly encourage all eligible children to be vaccinated against measles to help protect not only your child, but the most vulnerable members of our Poppins community.

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Daily Health Requirements

Children must be well enough to participate in normal activities in order to attend Poppins.

For the safety of all children and staff, please do not bring your child to care if they are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

• Fever (99.5°F or higher) within the past 24 hours

• Vomiting within the past 48 hours

• Diarrhea within the past 48 hours

• Persistent cough or difficulty breathing

• Unexplained rash or skin conditions

• Eye discharge or suspected pink eye

• Severe runny nose (thick, green/yellow discharge) paired with other symptoms

• Lethargy, unusual fatigue, or inability to comfortably participate in activities

Children must be symptom-free for at least 24 hours without the use of medication before returning to care.

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Lice & Communicable Conditions

To help prevent the spread of easily transmissible conditions in a group setting, children with active lice, nits, or other contagious conditions may not attend care.

Children may return once they have been properly treated and are no longer considered contagious.

Children diagnosed with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) may only return to care once they have been cleared by a physician and are no longer at risk of spreading the illness.

If lice or another communicable condition is identified during a child’s visit:

• Parents/guardians will be contacted promptly

• Pickup will be required

We appreciate families taking proactive steps to check for and address these situations before arrival. When in doubt, please stay home.

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While at Poppins

If a child becomes ill during their visit:

• Parents/guardians will be contacted promptly

• Children may be separated from group care for comfort while awaiting pickup

• Pickup will be required within a reasonable timeframe

Our goal is to keep your child comfortable while also protecting the health of others in our care.

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Medications & Special Circumstances

Poppins may administer medication only when a completed medication authorization form is provided at the start of the appointment.

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Medication must be clearly labeled and include dosage instructions. Our team will follow all provided instructions carefully.

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Medication may not be used to mask symptoms of illness in order for a child to attend care. If a child is not well enough to participate comfortably in daily activities without medication, they should remain at home.

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If your child has a medical condition, allergy, or special circumstance, please include detailed information during your check-in process so our team can best support them.

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A Shared Responsibility

We rely on families to partner with us in keeping Poppins a healthy space. When everyone follows these guidelines, we’re able to provide a safer, more enjoyable experience for all children.