Is this a really silly and ott idea?

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Ds has had a lot of ailments lately, mostly picked up from playgroup.

He likes to give them to us too.

We are all very run down and fed up and have a lot of stress going on in our lives. (who doesn't!)

I am considering keeping him off playgroup for a few weeks to give us all a bit of a break form the constant ailments.

There are frequently kids there who are very poorly - high temps, been sick that morning. Obv, we will still be out and about, but not in such a confined area with such a huge group of toddlers.

Whaddya think?

I would question your play group about their policies - they should have a very clear rule laid out within their policies and procedures that children who have been sick that morning should not be admitted for at least 24 hours etc etc. If they are not being strict about this, then they are not a very good playgroup - I would say that was a basic rule which should be adhered to by all!

Would be a shame for your ds to miss play time with his friends just because the supervisors are not being strict enough with other parents to minimise the risk of nasty bugs spreading.

Yes, I think that way too, but they don't seem to bother.
They are otherwise lovely.
What makes it more awkward is that my friend's sister runs it.

To be honest I would just go with it. Ds was sick constantly for his first year at nursery but things have been a lot better since. It helps strengthen their immune systems before they start school! I sympathise though .. it is a nightmare at the time!

I know it's good to strengthen their immunity, blah, blah, but I just need a wee rest! [desperate emoticon]

I'm glad you lot also think it is not on to send sick kids to playgroup/nursery.

I know I can be pfbish, but jeezo.

Yes you seriously need to speak to the supervisor of the playgroup. They should have a policies file which it is your right as a parent to see, and you should question why they are not sticking to the rules. If there is NOT a sickness policy, this needs to be looked at asap because there should be. Is there a parents' committee in charge? IF so could you talk to the chairperson?

You are right reindeer, but it would be very awkward - this is a very small community and I am an outsider.

Maybe you could volunteer to be on the committee to help them get things more up to date and business like?? ie sort it out yourself by updating their procedures for the committee in a nice way? THey absolutely should not be admitting kids who have just been sick - OFSTED would be horrified!

God no.
I run a toddler group myself and I can't cope with the politics!

Thanks for the sugggestions.
Perhaps after the festive season is over i will feel more inclined to do something about it.