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guide<\/span>\n      <h1>Childcare Exclusion Periods in <span class=\"box\">NSW<\/span><\/h1>\n      <p class=\"hero-p\">This page lists the childcare exclusion periods NSW Health recommends for common infections, from gastro and chickenpox to impetigo, flu and measles. Each period is the minimum time a child should stay away from care to stop an infection spreading. Use the table below to check any condition quickly, then read the detail on the ones families meet most.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"pfacts\">\n        <div><b>21<\/b><span>Conditions listed<\/span><\/div>\n        <div><b>48 hrs<\/b><span>Gastro, from last episode<\/span><\/div>\n        <div><b>3<\/b><span>Need no exclusion<\/span><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"btnrow\">\n        <a class=\"btn-y\" href=\"#lelc-excl-table\">Check a Condition<\/a>\n        <a class=\"btn-w\" href=\"\/elc\/parent-resources\/health-and-safety\/\">Health and Safety Hub<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <figure class=\"pfig\">\n      <div class=\"ph\">\n        <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stagingloom.com\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lead-elc-child-table-toy-basket.webp\" alt=\"A small table and toy basket at Lead, cleaned and ready as families check childcare exclusion periods nsw\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" fetchpriority=\"high\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"stick\">Back when it is safe<\/div>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sec\" style=\"padding-bottom:0;\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <p class=\"lead-p\" style=\"max-width:880px;\">Childcare exclusion periods NSW families follow can feel strict when you are juggling work and a child who seems fine, but they are the reason a single case of gastro does not become a room of twenty. This guide sets out the NSW list in full. For day-to-day judgement calls, see the <a href=\"\/elc\/parent-resources\/health-and-safety\/\">sick-day and illness guidance<\/a> on our parent pages.<\/p>\n    <p class=\"note\" style=\"max-width:880px;\">General information only. Your doctor or local public health unit (1300 066 055) can advise on your child's situation.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ H2 1 ============ -->\n<section class=\"sec\">\n  <div class=\"wrap split\">\n    <div>\n      <span class=\"kick\">The basics<\/span>\n      <h2>What exclusion periods are and who sets them<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"lead-p\">Childcare exclusion periods in NSW are published by NSW Health and apply to schools, preschools and education and care services. They are drawn from Staying Healthy, the NHMRC's national guide for early childhood services. Centres build them into their illness policies, and the nominated supervisor applies them day to day.<\/p>\n      <p>Most exclusions are based on symptoms, such as diarrhoea or weeping blisters, rather than a formal diagnosis.<\/p>\n      <p>Some apply to children who are sick. A few also apply to healthy children who have been in contact with a case and are not immunised.<\/p>\n      <p>During an outbreak of certain vaccine-preventable diseases, a public health officer can direct a centre to exclude children.<\/p>\n      <p>Centres may add their own policies, such as waiting until a child has been fever free for a day.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"stack\">\n      <div class=\"side card\">\n        <p class=\"side-h\">Who is involved<\/p>\n        <dl class=\"facts\">\n          <dt>NSW Health<\/dt><dd>Publishes the list<\/dd>\n          <dt>NHMRC<\/dt><dd>Staying Healthy guidelines<\/dd>\n          <dt>Centre<\/dt><dd>Applies it daily<\/dd>\n          <dt>Public health unit<\/dt><dd>Steps in for outbreaks<\/dd>\n        <\/dl>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"fill art a-y\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stagingloom.com\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lead-elc-art-flower.webp\" alt=\"A child's drawing of a flower\" width=\"500\" height=\"509\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"tag\">Shared rules<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ H2 2 ============ -->\n<section class=\"sec why\" id=\"lelc-excl-table\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"kick\">Look it up<\/span>\n    <h2>The full exclusion table, illness by illness<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lead-p\" style=\"max-width:880px;\">The table below covers every condition on the NSW Health list, in alphabetical order. Filter it to see only the conditions that need time at home, or only those that do not. Where the rule is \"until well\", your child should be back to their usual self and able to manage a full day before returning.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"fbar\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Filter the table\">\n      <button type=\"button\" data-f=\"all\" aria-pressed=\"true\">All conditions<\/button>\n      <button type=\"button\" data-f=\"home\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Stay home<\/button>\n      <button type=\"button\" data-f=\"none\" aria-pressed=\"false\">No exclusion<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tbl-wrap\">\n      <table class=\"ratio agetbl full\" id=\"lelc-excl-t\">\n        <caption>NSW Health exclusion periods for education and care services<\/caption>\n        <thead><tr><th>Condition<\/th><th>Minimum exclusion<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr data-t=\"home\"><td>Chickenpox<\/td><td>Until every blister has dried, normally five days or more after spots first show<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"home\"><td>Conjunctivitis<\/td><td>Until eye discharge has stopped<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"home\"><td>COVID-19<\/td><td>Until recovered<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"home\"><td>Gastroenteritis<\/td><td>Until 48 hours with no loose bowel motion<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"none\"><td>Glandular fever<\/td><td>None, unless the child is unwell<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"home\"><td>Hand, foot and mouth<\/td><td>Until the last blister has dried<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"none\"><td>Head lice<\/td><td>None, if effective treatment starts before the next day of attendance<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"home\"><td>Hepatitis A<\/td><td>Medical certificate of recovery, and at least 7 days after jaundice starts (or 2 weeks after other symptoms if no jaundice)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"home\"><td>Impetigo<\/td><td>Until antibiotics have started; cover exposed sores<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"home\"><td>Influenza<\/td><td>Until well again<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"home\"><td>Measles<\/td><td>Four days or more from when the rash shows; unimmunised contacts two weeks or more<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"home\"><td>Meningococcal disease<\/td><td>Urgent medical attention; public health unit advises<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"none\"><td>Molluscum contagiosum<\/td><td>Not required<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"home\"><td>Mumps<\/td><td>9 days, or until swelling goes down, whichever is sooner<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"home\"><td>RSV<\/td><td>Until back to full health<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"home\"><td>Ringworm<\/td><td>Until the day after antifungal treatment starts<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"home\"><td>Rubella<\/td><td>7 days after the rash starts, or until fully recovered, whichever is longer<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"home\"><td>Scabies<\/td><td>Until the day after treatment starts<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"home\"><td>Scarlet fever<\/td><td>Until the day after antibiotics start and the child feels better<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"none\"><td>Slapped cheek<\/td><td>No exclusion<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr data-t=\"home\"><td>Whooping cough<\/td><td>21 days from the start of symptoms, or after at least 5 days of the right antibiotic<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p style=\"max-width:880px;margin-top:18px;\">Source: NSW Health, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.nsw.gov.au\/Infectious\/factsheets\/Pages\/school-exclusion-periods.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">school and childcare exclusion periods<\/a>. Glandular fever, molluscum and slapped cheek need no exclusion; head lice need none if treatment starts promptly.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ H2 3 ============ -->\n<section class=\"sec\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"kick\">The big one<\/span>\n    <h2>Gastro: the 48-hour rule<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lead-p\" style=\"max-width:880px;\">Gastroenteritis is the exclusion families meet most often. Children stay home until they have gone 48 hours without a loose bowel motion. The clock restarts with every episode, so a child who has diarrhoea on Monday evening can return on Thursday morning at the earliest if nothing further happens.<\/p>\n    <div style=\"max-width:880px;\">\n      <p>Gastro viruses survive on surfaces and spread through tiny amounts of vomit or faeces, which is why young children in care pass it around so easily.<\/p>\n      <p>Vomiting counts too. If your child vomits with a tummy bug, the same 48-hour wait applies.<\/p>\n      <p>Watch for dehydration: fewer wet nappies, a dry mouth, or unusual sleepiness mean a trip to the GP.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ H2 4 ============ -->\n<section class=\"sec prog\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"kick\">Spots<\/span>\n    <h2>Chicken pox<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lead-p\" style=\"max-width:880px;\">Chickenpox causes itchy red spots that turn into fluid-filled blisters, then crust over. Children stay home until all the blisters have dried, which is usually at least five days after the rash first appears. Most children in NSW are vaccinated against chickenpox at 18 months, so cases in care are far less common than they once were.<\/p>\n    <div style=\"max-width:880px;\">\n      <p>Vaccinated children can still get a milder form, with fewer spots. The same exclusion applies.<\/p>\n      <p>Tell the centre if your child has chickenpox. Pregnant staff and parents, and children with weakened immune systems, may need to speak to their doctor.<\/p>\n      <p>Trim nails and use cool baths or calamine to ease itching, and ask your GP or pharmacist about anything else.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ H2 5 ============ -->\n<section class=\"sec\">\n  <div class=\"wrap split\">\n    <div>\n      <span class=\"kick\">Eyes<\/span>\n      <h2>Conjunctivitis<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"lead-p\">For conjunctivitis, the NSW exclusion is simple: children remain home until their eyes stop producing discharge. There is no fixed number of days. Bacterial conjunctivitis may clear faster with antibiotic drops, while viral conjunctivitis usually runs its course over several days.<\/p>\n      <p>Allergic conjunctivitis is not infectious and does not need exclusion. A doctor can tell the difference.<\/p>\n      <p>A clear, watery eye with a cold is different from thick, sticky discharge.<\/p>\n      <p>Clean hands and separate towels help stop it spreading through the family.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"stack\">\n      <div class=\"side card\">\n        <p class=\"side-h\">Home until<\/p>\n        <ul class=\"ticks\">\n          <li>No more discharge<\/li>\n          <li>Eyes no longer crusted<\/li>\n          <li>Child is comfortable<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"fill art a-g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stagingloom.com\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lead-elc-art-butterflies.webp\" alt=\"Crayon butterflies drawn by a child\" width=\"500\" height=\"471\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"tag\">No fixed days<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ H2 6 ============ -->\n<section class=\"sec why\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"kick\">Skin<\/span>\n    <h2>Impetigo and school sores<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lead-p\" style=\"max-width:880px;\">Impetigo, often called school sores, is a bacterial skin infection that starts as red, weepy sores and forms honey-coloured crusts, often around the nose and mouth. Children can return once appropriate antibiotic treatment has started, and any sores on exposed skin must be covered with a watertight dressing.<\/p>\n    <div style=\"max-width:880px;\">\n      <p>Impetigo spreads through touch, so keep your child's nails short and wash hands often.<\/p>\n      <p>Use separate towels and wash bedding and clothes in hot water.<\/p>\n      <p>If sores keep spreading after a few days of treatment, go back to your doctor.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ H2 7 ============ -->\n<section class=\"sec\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"kick\">Viruses<\/span>\n    <h2>Influenza and COVID<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lead-p\" style=\"max-width:880px;\">For influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, NSW Health's advice is simply to keep children home until they have recovered, however long that takes. A child who is still coughing a little but is fever free, eating and full of energy is usually ready to come back.<\/p>\n    <div style=\"max-width:880px;\">\n      <p>Flu is more serious than a cold and can make young children very unwell. Annual flu vaccines are free in NSW for children aged six months to under five years.<\/p>\n      <p>Family members and staff being up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations helps protect the youngest children.<\/p>\n      <p>Get medical help for laboured breathing, unusual drowsiness, or a child who refuses drinks.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ H2 8 ============ -->\n<section class=\"sec oshc\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"kick\">Paperwork<\/span>\n    <h2>Medical clearance: when it is needed<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lead-p\" style=\"max-width:880px;\">For most conditions on the NSW list, children can return once the exclusion period has passed and they are well, without a doctor's certificate. Hepatitis A is the clear exception: NSW Health requires a medical certificate of recovery. Your local public health unit may also set conditions after serious diseases such as measles or whooping cough.<\/p>\n    <div style=\"max-width:880px;\">\n      <p>A doctor's diagnosis is still helpful for rashes and eye infections, so the right exclusion is applied.<\/p>\n      <p>If your child was excluded as an unimmunised contact during an outbreak, the public health unit tells the centre when they can return.<\/p>\n      <p>Questions about returning after illness? Call us on <a href=\"tel:0272388668\">(02) 7238 8668<\/a>, or read about <a href=\"\/elc\/parent-resources\/health-and-safety\/immunisation-requirements\/\">immunisation requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ FAQ ============ -->\n<section class=\"sec why\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div style=\"text-align:center;max-width:780px;margin:0 auto;\">\n      <span class=\"kick\">Common questions<\/span>\n      <p class=\"fqh\">Exclusions, answered<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"faqwrap\">\n      <details class=\"fq\">\n        <summary>Are these rules or guidelines?<span class=\"pm\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ans\"><p>They are NSW Health recommendations, based on national guidelines, that centres build into their own policies, so in practice they work as rules at your centre. During outbreaks of some vaccine-preventable diseases, public health officers also have legal power to exclude children.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details class=\"fq\">\n        <summary>Can a doctor override them?<span class=\"pm\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ans\"><p>Generally no. A doctor can confirm a diagnosis or that a condition is not infectious, such as allergic conjunctivitis, which may mean no exclusion applies. But a doctor's note does not shorten a minimum exclusion period, like the 48 hours after gastro.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details class=\"fq\">\n        <summary>What about unimmunised contacts?<span class=\"pm\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ans\"><p>Children who are not immunised against a disease may be asked to stay home if there is a case of it at the centre. For measles, NSW Health excludes unimmunised contacts for at least two weeks after exposure. The public health unit decides who is excluded and for how long.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n    <\/div>\n    <p style=\"max-width:780px;margin:22px auto 0;text-align:center;\">Not sure if an exclusion applies? 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