Can my 3 year old go to nursery tomorrow?

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I’m still testing positive so continuing to self isolate, my partner is testing negative. My 3 year old never had a positive test. So I’m assuming he’s dodged it. Unless he was the one who gave it to us, as he had a snotty nose last week.
Can he go to nursery tomorrow?

Household contacts of positive contacts no longer need to isolate if they meet certain conditions, one of which is if they're under 18. So he would be ok to go to nursery, unless the nursery has its own policy which is stricter. It would be responsible to keep testing your DS until you test negative though. How many days has it been since your first positive test?

@IceandIndigo I tested positive on Saturday…I’m testing him everyday and nothing as yet, I’ll test him tomorrow before nursery and if he’s okay then I’ll send him in.

Yes, he’s ok to go in, unless the nursery has their own rules, which unfortunately some do.

My partner says we shouldn’t tell them about me being positive and as he’s negative he’ll just take our DS in. As it’s in the government guidelines he doesn’t think they need to be told.

@Softspread

My partner says we shouldn’t tell them about me being positive and as he’s negative he’ll just take our DS in. As it’s in the government guidelines he doesn’t think they need to be told.

I mean that just seems underhand. Surely it's best to tell staff it allows them to keep an eye out for symptoms. Also what if they have vulnerable staff? If they know about those who are contacts it makes things much easier. They aren't likely to send your child home. Also their policy and risk assessment should be available to you as a parent.

If it’s within their policy then yes. It’s within the official government guidance.

I work in a nursery, we ask to know if children live with someone who is currently isolating as it means we can plan a little bit for the likelihood that the child may end up with it to.

Also means we are a little more cautious if the child shows any kind of symptoms. Luckily our parents have been happy to give this info, but we have been clear that its just our request and not mandatory.

Most parents have kept children at home whilst they isolate, or have older children at home - which we've been very grateful for, but appreciate not all can do that

Have your nursery sent you their Covid policy? Ours differs from the govt guidelines but they send it out to all parents periodically. If you haven't received anything then I'd assume govt guidelines and your partner can take DC in.
Ours asks that children with a positive household member do daily LFTs before attending but they can't enforce that as the govt doesn't recommend LFTs for under fives.