3YO Coming Home with Irritated Skin Every Day from Pre-school

My son always comes home from preschool with a red face. It's just because he is playing so hard with his friends and he's hot from running around. It goes away after about an hour or so. Maybe that's what your son has?
If not, then I would just talk to the preschool about it, and ask them to be especially gentle with cleaning his face. Good Luck!

Do you mean "Light sensitive skin" or "light, sensitive skin" - I am trying to figure out if he has an actual skin condition or is just easily irritated?

I think if you don't like the way they are interacting with him, you should try again to discuss it with them, especially if it IS a medical condition. It might be EASIER just to say don't wipe his face and you teach him better self-care, but it woudl be really hard for a preschool teacher to let a kid walk around dirty :)

If we are just talking about some sensitivity and proneness to getting red, I think you need to ask your self if he is in discomfort? Does it really matter to him? Maybe a talk with your doctor is in order if you don't have a diagnosis of some problem because I am not sure I would let it bother me too much as long as he was feeling okay.

Asking them to not wash your son's face will probably not be received well. Its a cleanliness / health issue for the school.

In your situation I would probably provide a pack of resealable wet ones that my child could use. That way they can be tossed out like the paper towels, don't have to remember to bring it home and send it back, etc.

I used to teach toddlers and found that unfortunately, giving special treatment in a preschool setting during busy times like potty or washing up is kind of a pain in the butt, so teachers usually take the easiest and quickest route to get everyone done and move on with the day.
This does not mean it is right, it just is what seems to happen. With our toddlers we wrote pottying and washing hands... into our curriculum. It is relevant and gives the teachers more leeway to spend the necessary time to work with each individual child on understanding those skills. Ask if you could observe in the classroom during a meal time or get there when they are coming in from playing. It sounds like they are on top of keeping everyone clean, which is good, but that they aren't taking the time to pay attention to your son's special needs in this area.
If he is actually coming home with open sores or owies on his face, it sounds like it's time for you to be really insistent, even being "that annoying mom" for his sake. Don't worry if it annoys his teachers, it is what has to be done, and if you are annoying them then they will not forget to do it ;)

I would talk to your teacher privately and find out there methods. Do they actually use what you have brought in? Are all of the preschool Hellers aware? It might be smart to bring in a letter from the doc so they take you seriously. I would also bring in aqua for for your little one and ask the, to apply after.

My kids have allergies and eczema. Has your little one been tested. A light allergy can cause basic irritation. The diet has an amazing impact on kids these days! At the end of the day your mom and your the advocate to keep your baby safe. As long as you work with the teachers I think you will have a positive outcome!

I would talk with the teachers again about this. My daughter has had issues with really irritated skin on the backs of her hands in the winter. Now that she's older, I've talked with her about caring for them gently. But at 3, your son needs their help to make sure his skin is treated correctly. Just do it in a nice, helpful way. Maybe ask them for suggestions on what could be done. When you pick him up, maybe point out what you are seeing on his face. If they still don't change, then get insistent.

Having sensitive skin, it does sound like he's skin is getting injured because of the sensitivity to contact with the soap and towels they are using. That isn't good because it can get worse and worse setting him up for a bacterial infection on his skin. I like the idea of talking to the pediatrician or dermatologist. Not only to provide the note, but they may have some very practical ways to make this as easy as possible for everyone.

Tell your Pediatrician, to write a note, with instructions.
Then give that to the school.

So... is he sensitive to 'light'.... or has light colored sensitive skin????
If he is sensitive to light... then he shouldn't be out in the sun???

Also, my son does not have sensitive skin... but, whenever he is playing or running around... his cheeks gets very red. That is just the way he is. It comes from my Husband's side of the family. And he sweats a lot. Boys. They sweat a lot.

From here on out, being he is in Preschool... every year and at every grade level, you will need to apprise the Teacher/his school about this.
Each grade level, each Teacher, has a different routine in class.

The thing is, the Teachers won't know about this, unless you tell them. Or bring in a Doctor's note.

And I don't know what you mean by boo-boo's on his face?
What about boo-boo's anywhere else on his body? Little boys often get bumps or scrapes on their legs, from playing. Is your son's skin... sensitive all over, or just his face?