​Head Lice Policy

Pediculosis (Head Lice)

Jackman Community Daycare recognizes that head lice (pediculosis) can affect anyone and is a common occurrence in group settings involving children. While head lice do not pose a health risk or cause illness, they are a nuisance and can spread quickly if not managed promptly and appropriately.

To minimize the spread of head lice and maintain a healthy environment for all children, the following procedures will be followed:

Head Lice Checks: Head lice checks will be conducted on an as-needed basis when symptoms or reports suggest the possibility of an occurrence within the Daycare.

Parent Responsibility: Parents and guardians are expected to check their child’s hair regularly and must notify both Jackman Community Daycare and their child’s school if head lice or nits are detected.

Notification and Temporary Exclusion: If live lice or nits are found on a child while at daycare, families will be notified to pick-up. To prevent further spread, the child will be separated from peers in a comfortable, supervised area until they are picked up.

Re-admittance Criteria: Children may return to Jackman Community Daycare once treatment has been administered and the following conditions are met:

• The child must be free of live lice.
• Fewer than five (5) nits must be present.
  
• Parents/guardians must arrange for a designated daycare educator to perform a head check prior to the child re-entering the program.
  

Treatment: Families are responsible for ensuring effective treatment is completed. It is strongly recommended that all nits be removed to minimize the chance of re-infestation.

 
By working together and taking quick action, we can reduce the spread of head lice and ensure the health and comfort of all children in our care.