We need to make sure the child drinks plenty of water and keeps their fluids down, make sure the child does not scratch the spots as this can cause infection, put lotion on the child's body to try to soothe the itching, you can give him lukewarm baths with baking soda to help stop the itching, remember to dry the child without it rub. Children who have chickenpox should stay home because they are contagious and do not want to pass it on to other children. If the child or children you are caring for have a high fever, temperature, feel sick, or become drowsy, you will need to take them to the doctor to be examined to make sure they are well. GOOD. You need to know when the child is no longer contagious to know when they can return to school. When all spots have crusted/dried, the child is no longer contagious and can return to school and the public.