Sick Child Care Program

The sick child care promotes the health, safety and well-being of mildly ill children, who have contracted health issues such as upper respiratory illness, gastrointestinal disorders or other mildly contagious disorders. Students are accepted into the facility on a first come, first served basis when unable to attend school or daycare due to illness.

Participants must be age 12 or under. An LPN at the facility will complete a health assessment to see if the child can be cared for at the sick child care facility.

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Eligibility

A licensed nurse or sick child care staff member will complete a health assessment to see if the child can be cared for at the sick child care facility
Children 3 months – 12 years of age may attend

You Provide

Immunization record (if applicable)
CDIB or tribal enrollment information (if applicable)
A copy of Chickasaw Nation employee badge (if applicable)
Payment of fee (if applicable)

For information regarding application process, contact us.

Contact

Phone:

(580) 559-0752

Fax:

(580) 559-0762

Events

No upcoming events.

Program Details

The sick child care program provides a safe environment for mildly ill children to rest and recuperate. Licensed nurses and teachers care for students who have contracted minor illnesses in a child care setting. Examples of minor illnesses include:

Upper respiratory illness
Gastrointestinal disorders
Other mildly contagious illnesses

The facility does not accept students who have contracted influenza or COVID-19.

For the safety of staff and students, a health assessment must be completed over the phone with a nurse prior to arrival. Assessments are made when the facility opens at 7:30 a.m. each business day. Students are accepted into the program on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms are categorized by illness to minimize the spread of contagions. Children are overseen by licensed nurses and sick child care staff.

Fees must be paid at drop-off. Exact cash required.

Fee Schedule