Ensuring a Safe and Nurturing Environment for Every Child
At Kinderberry Hill, we believe children thrive when they feel safe, cared for, and surrounded by people who put their well-being first. From daily routines to detailed safety protocols, every measure we take is guided by love and intention — creating a healthy, secure environment where children can joyfully learn and grow.
Our Onsite School Nurse and Health Practices
The presence and active participation of our onsite school nurse truly set Kinderberry Hill apart. Our nurses lead our comprehensive health and safety efforts by monitoring food allergies, dietary restrictions, and ongoing health conditions. They also administer medications and first aid, manage incident reports, and conduct classroom health lessons for children. Our nurse manages immunization records, ensures adherence to exclusion guidelines, and provides timely communication with guardians regarding illnesses.
Kinderberry Hill also promotes wellness through our wellness program, ionization systems to purify air, and our Eco-Healthy Child Care® certification. Daily routines include frequent handwashing and the cleaning and sanitizing of all surfaces to maintain a hygienic environment.
Benefits of an On-site School Nurse
Caring for Every Child’s Health
Our on-site school nurse monitors food allergies, dietary needs, and ongoing health conditions to ensure every child is safe, comfortable, and supported throughout the day.
Administering Medication and First Aid
Whether it’s a scraped knee or a scheduled dose, our nurse provides expert care and comfort with every interaction, keeping children healthy and families reassured.
Health Communication and Family Partnership
If a child becomes ill or needs extra care during the day, our nurse provides timely communication, guidance, and next steps — partnering closely with families to ensure the best outcome.
Building Healthy Habits
Through classroom health lessons and age-appropriate conversations, children learn about wellness, self-care, and making healthy choices in a fun, supportive way.
We also appreciate that Kinderberry Hill has a nurse and a chef on-site who are well-informed about food allergies. This gives us peace of mind, especially since our son has a severe allergy. The level of care and attention they provide is exceptional.
campus security
- Building and grounds security and keypad entry system
- Video camera classroom monitoring
- Exterior door alarms signaling door is in use
safe and secure environment
- “Open door” policy for parents
- Specially designed, equipped, and maintained classrooms
- Toys and equipment specifically designed for children’s safety
- Protective finger guards on all doors
- Daily attendance log
- Inclement weather policy
- Smoke-free building and grounds
- Privacy and release policy
- Confidentiality policy
- Safe sleep practices and monthly crib inspections
- Regularly reviewed and updated Emergency Preparedness Plan
health practices
- Onsite school nurse
- Exclusion policy
- Up-to-date immunization records
- Wellness program
- Ionization systems to purify the air
- Eco-Healthy Child Care® certification
- Regular handwashing practices
- Daily cleaning and sanitizing of all surfaces
staff
- Staff who are trained in both CPR and first aid
- Background studies for all those in contact with children
- Fully immunized employees to protect our children from vaccine preventable illnesses
- Ongoing health and safety training
