health & safety
Your child’s health and safety are very important to us. Each day, upon arrival, an informal health check of each child will be done. It is very important to us that each child be healthy and happy at school.
immunization records
For each child enrolled, we are required by the State to maintain accurate, up-to-date immunization records. These are sent out to the health department for review annually. Immunization records are required prior to or on a child’s first day of enrollment and need to be updated whenever a child receives a new immunization.
illness policies
We cannot admit, except with a written exception from the health department or a physician any child who has:
- Fever over 101
- Diarrhea (more than one abnormally loose stool per day)
- Vomiting, nausea, or severe stomach cramps
- Severe cough, difficulty breathing or wheezing
- Unusual yellow color to skin or eyes
- Draining eyes (pinkeye or sinus infection)
- Skin or eye lesions or rashes that are weeping or pus-filled
- Stiff neck or headache with one or more of the symptoms listed above
- Complaints of severe pain
- Non-clear discharge coming from the nose
- Notably tired and/or irritable and needing one-on-one care.
if your child is sick
A child may be sent home if any of the above symptoms appear during the day. In such cases, the child will be immediately isolated by the Director’s desk, or in their classroom. Parent(s) will be contacted and required to pick up their child within 60 minutes. If a child is sent home, they cannot return to school the next day. We also ask that the child be home and symptom-free for at least 48 hours before returning to school.
Is your child sick today? Give us a call.
fire drills
We have a monthly fire evacuation drill that involves each child and staff member at the center. We also periodically practice procedures for earthquakes and other natural disasters.
“We love Newberry! Ms. Nikki leads a great team of teachers. Our son has so much fun, has learned a lot, and made wonderful friendships.
– Carrie B.
“We love Newberry! Ms. Nikki leads a great team of teachers. Our son has so much fun, has learned a lot, and made wonderful friendships.
– Carrie B.