Bed Bug Policy
Bed bugs are oval shaped insects without wings that bite at night. Signs of bed bugs are bites or rashes especially around the face, neck, upper torso, arms, and hands. Physical signs include blood spots on furniture, bedding, carpeting or walls; and the bugs themselves.
Any staff who notices signs of bed bugs in the Centre, will notify the Executive Director immediately. The Executive Director or authorized designate will discreetly move the child from the main area so that the child’s clothing and other belongings can be examined. In the event a bed bug is found it will be placed in a sealed container for identification purposes.
In the event that signs of bed bugs are found on a child, the Executive Director or designate will contact the parent or guardian immediately to notify him/her of what was found and to provide information on resources that can help (i.e. provincial Bed Bug Hotline).
In consultation with the Board Chair or designate, the Executive Director or designate will determine all necessary notifications and steps according to BBE’s bed bug policy to address the bed bugs. The centre follows the Bed Bug Guide for Licensed Child Care Facilities published by the provincial government.
Bed bugs are oval shaped insects without wings that bite at night. Signs of bed bugs are bites or rashes especially around the face, neck, upper torso, arms, and hands. Physical signs include blood spots on furniture, bedding, carpeting or walls; and the bugs themselves.
Any staff who notices signs of bed bugs in the Centre, will notify the Executive Director immediately. The Executive Director or authorized designate will discreetly move the child from the main area so that the child’s clothing and other belongings can be examined. In the event a bed bug is found it will be placed in a sealed container for identification purposes.
In the event that signs of bed bugs are found on a child, the Executive Director or designate will contact the parent or guardian immediately to notify him/her of what was found and to provide information on resources that can help (i.e. provincial Bed Bug Hotline).
In consultation with the Board Chair or designate, the Executive Director or designate will determine all necessary notifications and steps according to BBE’s bed bug policy to address the bed bugs. The centre follows the Bed Bug Guide for Licensed Child Care Facilities published by the provincial government.