Educators

Head lice are a common nuisance and can spread whenever there is close head-to-head contact, particularly among children in childcare programs, schools and recreational settings. Head lice do not pose a health risk.

• Learn how to identify and treat head lice
• Fact sheet: What you need to know about head lice 

• Communicable disease exclusion guidelines for schools and childcare
• Handwashing lesson plan and Glo Germ Kit for grades K-3 | request through the school health request form
• Immunizations and Vaccines

Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification is based on a 4-Step Healthy Schools Process that supports school communities to take a planned and comprehensive approach to address health topics over the course of a school year. Healthy Schools Certification gives your school the tools to promote and enhance the health and well-being of students, school staff, and the broader school community.

• Oral health lesson plan and Kit for grades K-2 can be requested through the school health request form.
• For information about oral health and free dental services, visit our Oral Health page.

There are many benefits to children learning and playing outdoors, but preventing exposure to harmful UV rays is important. 

SunSense is a national sun safety program developed by the Canadian Cancer Society, with the goal of reducing the number of people diagnosed with skin cancer in Canada. The free program provides tools and resources to support the creation of sun safe environments that protect students and staff from harmful ultraviolet radiation. 

Learn more or register your school.

• Eye See…Eye Learn® program from the Ontario Association of Optometrists provides one free pair of eye glasses, if needed, for children in junior or senior kindergarten.
• OHIP covers the cost of annual eye exams for children and youth aged 19 and younger.