I was wondering what the chances are of my baby catching a disease at nursery. I am scared she might catch the coronavirus, hand foot and mouth disease, herpes, etc from other children. I know that at that age the babies are putting things in their mouths so it's an easy way to transmit disease. Do the teachers allow sick children to go into school? Do they clean the toys after the baby's put it into their mouths?
I know that herpes is pretty common and 50-60% of people have it, but I don't have it and neither does my husband and we would prefer that she doesn't get it either.
Has anyone's baby/child caught something from other kids at nursery? Or is it pretty rare for babies and toddlers to have those kinds of diseases?
Should I wait until she is past the age where kids put things into their mouths before contemplating nursery? The alternative is a nanny.
Thanks.