You do not need proof before reporting a reasonable suspicion that a child may be abused or neglected. Call 911 when a child is in immediate danger. Otherwise, contact the child-protection reporting agency for the state where the child lives. Daycare licensing violations that do not involve suspected abuse or neglect should be reported through the separate child care complaint…
Colds, stomach illnesses, rashes, and other infections are common in group child care because young children share spaces, toys, and close contact while still developing hygiene habits. Parents and providers can reduce spread by following the program’s illness policy, communicating symptoms promptly, practicing careful handwashing and cleaning, and seeking professional medical guidance when symptoms are severe, unusual, or worsening.
