For Spark Academy families · Morton, Illinois

Health & Illness Policy

Name: Spark Academy
Address: 1989 N Morton Ave, Morton, IL, 61550, US
Telephone: 309-291-3292
Price range: $100-$700/month

For Spark Academy families
Keeping every child healthy is a shared responsibility between our families and our team. The guidelines below help us protect the whole Spark Academy community — and they make it clear what to expect if your child becomes ill at school.

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24-Hour Symptom-Free Rule 1-Hour Pickup Window IDPH Immunization Standards

Protecting every child and teacher in our care. Health & Safety

Symptom-Free Rule: 24 Hours Symptom-FreeKeep home for 100.4°F+ fever, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, or discharge
School Notification: Pickup Within 1 HourImmediate parent call if symptoms appear · Doctor’s note after contagious illness
Medical Records: Updated AnnuallyRequired before the first day of classes per Illinois State Law (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695)

At a Glance

Family Quick Reference

Keep your child home if, within the last 24 hours, they’ve had a temperature of 100.4°F or higher, diarrhea or vomiting, an undiagnosed rash, or abnormal discharge from the eyes, ears, or nose.
Children must be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school.
If your child shows symptoms at school, we’ll call you right away — please arrange pickup within one hour.
After a communicable illness, a written note from your child’s physician is required to return.

Daily Wellness & Return Guidelines

When to keep your child home & returning safely.

Keeping every child healthy is a shared responsibility between our families and our team. Clear 24-hour symptom-free guidelines protect students and teachers across every classroom.

24-Hour Symptom Checklist

Oral temp 100.4°F or greater Diarrhea or vomiting Undiagnosed rash Abnormal ear, eye, or nose discharge

Illness

Any student becoming ill, or having exhibited signs in the previous 24-hour period of an oral temperature of 100.4° or greater, intestinal irritation accompanied by diarrhea or vomiting, an undiagnosed rash, or abnormal or excessive discharging from the ears, eyes, and nose, shall not remain at school, nor will be admitted to the school for classes, until they are symptom-free for 24 hours.

Spark Academy will notify parents/guardians immediately after observing any signs of such ailments. After notification, it is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to arrange to pick up their child within one (1) hour.

Any student exposed to or who has contracted any communicable or infectious disease shall not return until the disease is treated by the student’s physician as listed in the Enrollment Application, or other health care professional, and is no longer contagious. Spark Academy will require written notice from the physician or health care provider treating any such disease or infection, validating that the student is able to return to classes and is no longer contagious with that disease.

Communicable & Contagious Diseases

Spark Academy will immediately report, in writing, any occurrence of a contagious disease your child may have encountered, either directly or indirectly, through any type of contact. Any student who is absent because of a communicable disease must have written authorization from a professional healthcare provider confirming that the child is no longer contagious before returning to classes.

Illinois State Requirements

Immunization & medical records.

Current medical and immunization records are required before your child’s first day of classes and updated each year in accordance with Illinois State Law.

Immunization & Medical Records

Students

To maintain a healthy campus, you must submit your child’s most recent immunization and medical records before attending the first day of classes. In addition, each student’s medical records must be updated each year in accordance with Illinois State Law.

The medical report shall indicate that the child has received the immunizations required by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695, Immunization Code). These include poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, haemophilus influenzae B, hepatitis B, and varicella (chickenpox) — or proof of immunity according to the requirements in 77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.50 of the Department of Public Health rules (idph.state.il.us).

Poliomyelitis Measles Rubella Mumps Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus Haemophilus influenzae B Hepatitis B Varicella (Chickenpox)

In accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969, a parent may request that immunizations, physical examinations, and/or medical treatment be waived on religious grounds. A request for waiver shall be in writing, signed by the parent or parents, and kept in the child’s record.

Staff

Spark Academy recommends that all staff be vaccinated per CDC guidelines.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our health and illness policy, please reach out — we’re always happy to help.

Spark Academy
1989 N Morton Ave
Morton, IL 61550
[email protected]
309-291-3292

When should I keep my child home from school?

Keep your child home if, within the last 24 hours, they’ve had an oral temperature of 100.4°F or higher, intestinal irritation accompanied by diarrhea or vomiting, an undiagnosed rash, or abnormal or excessive discharge from the eyes, ears, or nose. Children must be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school.

What happens if my child develops symptoms during school hours?

Spark Academy will notify parents or guardians immediately after observing any signs of illness. After notification, please arrange to pick up your child within one (1) hour.

When is a doctor’s note required to return to school?

Any student exposed to or who has contracted a communicable or infectious disease must be treated by their physician or healthcare professional and requires written authorization confirming that the student is able to return to classes and is no longer contagious.

What medical and immunization records are required before the first day?

You must submit your child’s most recent immunization and medical records before attending the first day of classes, and update them each year in accordance with Illinois State Law (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695). Parents may request a religious waiver in writing, signed by the parent or parents, in accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969.