A research based study which describes the relationship of common cold experiences among under 5 children and their attendance in pre-school in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. It is important to note that infectious disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children and with the growing use of day care and pre -school education centres among the child population, measures and control of disease transmission in these environments is of fundamental importance to reduce the damage done to the health of children and the dissemination of infection to the community.