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Laura arrived at the child care center with her mother who seemed to be in a hurry to leave. The head teacher greeted them both and then called Laura over to the table where she was helping another child with a puzzle. She noticed that Laura had a runny nose and was coughing. When the teacher mentioned this to Laura's mother she said that it was probably "just her allergies" and left before the health check could be completed. Upon observing more closely, teacher noted that Laura's skin felt warm, her throat was red, and the glands in her neck were swollen.

This isn't the first time that Laura's mother has dropped her daughter off at the center and left before the teachers had dropped her daughter off at the center and left before the teachers had finished their daily health check. They know they Laura's mother is a single parent, a student at the local community college, and left before the teachers had finished their daily health check. They know that Laura's mother is a single parent, a student at the local community college, and also works part time in the afternoons at an early childhood program across town. However, the center's policy manual includes a statement that an adult is to remain with their child until the health check is complete. Guidelines are also provided for determining when children with acute infectious illnesses are to be excluded from the center.

Prepare a two-paragraph essay in which you discuss the teacher's role and professional responsibilities in identifying children in a group setting who are ill. Develop several plans for alternative arrangements that Laura's mother could make to avoid bringing a sick child to school in the future. Discuss the pros and cons of each plan.

Consider the following questions while composing your response to the essay prompt.

Does your response:

1.) have a thesis statement?

2.) use references to the text in support of your statement?

3.) use concept form the chapter to explain solutions?

4.) assess the value of theories and concepts presented in the reading?

5.) apply the standards covered in the chapter?