“Nurse Heidi tells us about the bones in our bodies. She teaches me and my friends about not getting sick.”
-Kinderberry Kid
At Kinderberry Hill, providing a safe and healthy environment for children, teachers, and staff is our number one priority. Regular inspections by management personnel, state licensing, and health and fire departments are done at each school to proactively identify and correct any possible safety hazards.
Our onsite school nurse
A unique feature of Kinderberry Hill is the presence and active participation of our ONSITE SCHOOL NURSE. Our nurse leads our health and safety efforts, including:
- monitoring food allergies and dietary restrictions
- monitoring ongoing health conditions
- administering medication
- administering first aid
- managing incident reports
- conducting classroom health lessons for children
- managing immunization records
- monitoring of exclusion guidelines
- timely communication regarding sudden illnesses
- guidance and potential action steps for illness or injury
- conducts monthly fire drills
- conducts seasonal tornado drills
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
