Policies

Weather-Related Closings

If Bloomington Public Schools are forced to close or delay, so will Hillcrest. (e.g., If Bloomington schools open two hours late, so will the Hillcrest Center.)

The announcement for Bloomington Public Schools is broadcast on WCCO Radio (830 AM). You can also follow BPS on various social media for emergency closing announcements. Click here for details.

We understand the problems for parents and staff associated with sudden closings. If Hillcrest is forced to close due to the weather, you will be called to pick up your child. If you cannot be contacted, the persons listed as your emergency contacts will be called. While we sympathize with the inconvenience, we do ask that parents make every effort to pick up their child as quickly as possible.

Health Policies

1. Immunization records must be current and confirmed by the parent or doctor before a child can attend.
2. If your child becomes ill or a health problem is suspected while at the center, you will be called immediately to pick up your child. He/she will be separated from the rest of the group on a cot. It is important to arrange interim care ahead of time in the event that it is necessary for your child to stay home.
   Before returning to the center, a child should be well for 24 hours. This means no vomiting or diarrhea, and a temperature below 100 degree Fahrenheit (oral temperature below 101 degrees).
3. No medications, oral or topical, will be administered by the staff unless the center receives a written request form from the child’s parent or doctor. All medications must be in their original containers.
   During the summer months, parents may bring sunscreen and/or insect repellant for their child’s use. A permission slip must be signed by the parents before these items are administered.
4. Our Infant Program is visited each month by a Public Health Nurse. If you have any questions or concerns you would like addressed by the Nurse, please let the Infant Staff know.
5. If the children attending Hillcrest are exposed to a communicable disease, the parents will be informed in writing. A notice will be posted on the parent board in their child’s room as well.