Too Sick for School or Day Care?
Bearly Ill is Here for You & Your Child

Your child has the sniffles or a sore throat. She's too sick to go to school or day care, and – as much as you want to – your work schedule won't allow you to stay home.

Rest assured she'll get plenty of rest and lots of care with "Bearly Ill," Glens Falls Hospital's dedicated day care program for children with minor illnesses.

  • "Bearly Ill" is located in our "Kids Cove" Pediatrics Unit.
  • "Bearly Ill" is open 24 hours per day, including weekends and holidays, for children ages two months to 12 years. The minimum length of stay is three hours.
  • A nominal hourly fee is payable at the time your child is picked up. A parent's social security number will be used to identify the child at departure time.
  • Parents are requested to make a reservation at least one hour before needing the program by calling (518) 926-6200. An up-to-date immunization record must be presented at the time of registration. To expedite the registration process, you can download our registration form here (PDF).
  • "Bearly Ill" children are cared for according to your written instructions.
  • Parents are asked to bring in supplies from home, such as medications, clothing, diapers, bottles and infant formula, and, of course, your child's favorite toy.
  • Medications must be provided in their original containers and labeled with the child's name, drug dose, frequency, route and date.
  • Parents are encouraged to bring in your child's favorite foods. A light meal can be purchased for a nominal fee.
  • A child cannot attend "Bearly Ill" if he/she has been exposed to, or has, chicken pox, measles or mumps; or if he/she has a red rash that has not been diagnosed by a doctor as non-contagious.

Please note: In instances when our inpatient pediatric rooms are full, we may be unable to accommodate "Bearly Ill" children.

For reservations, please call:
(518) 926-6200