Medication

To ensure proper dispensing of medications to your child, please give all medications to administrative staff members.

They will see that it is stored and dispensed properly. As-needed medications will be administered only when documented

signs and symptoms are present. Our administrative staff will provide you with a medication authorization form that must

be completed and on file. Nonprescription medications administered by COA staff are sunscreen, diaper ointment and

insect repellent. Authorization forms for these are available during registration and any time at the front desk. Oral gel

may be administered only when there is a medication authorization form completed by the family on file. Label dosages

are followed. All medications must be in their original packaging and labeled with:

1. Child’s first and last name

2. Medication name

3. Dosage

4. Frequency

5. Duration (e.g., number of days to be given)

6. Expiration date

Prescription medication is only administered if the frequency required is more than two times a day. Medication labeled

“as needed” is administered only when accompanied by explicit instructions informing staff when medication is to be

administered. Signs and symptoms to look for must be clear. A doctor’s authorization is required for as-needed and

long-term medications. Our staff properly disposes of any medications left at the facility past the time allotment listed

on the medical authorization.

COA follows all state-specific licensing rules and regulations regarding the administration of medications.

Sunscreen and insect repellant are applied at the teacher’s discretion before children participate in outside activities.

Diaper ointment is also applied at the teacher’s discretion during diaper change. All of these are only applied if a family has filled out an authorization form, noting adverse reactions. The only variance to this is if the family requests something different. Children ages 9 years and up may administer their own sunscreen with supervision. Products must be in their original containers labeled with the child’s first and last name. Manufacturer’s instructions are followed.