Young Child Academy will only administer medication, both prescription and nonprescription, with prior written consent from the parent or legal guardian. A record will be kept of medicine disbursed.

Prescription Medications must be in the original container from the pharmacy and labeled with:

Prescription medications may only be given as specified on the prescription label or, as authorized in writing, by the child's physician.

Nonprescription Medications will only be given when:

Nonprescription medications include:


*Antihistamines

*Non aspirin fever reducers/pain relievers

*Non narcotic cough suppressants

*Decongestants

*Anti-itching ointments/lotions intended to relieve itching

*Diaper ointments intended for use with "diaper rash"

*Sunscreen

*Vitamins

Medications shall be stored in an orderly fashion, inaccessible to the child. External medication shall be stored separately from internal medication.

Any unused medication shall be returned to the parent for proper disposal.