The safety of our students and your children is our absolute first priority; therefore, The Orchard Academy takes extraordinary measures to protect both. 

Health and safety concerns, especially when dealing with our youngest populations, are of critical importance.  That’s why our safety procedures include staying fully stocked on medical supplies, an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), multiple staff trained in American Red Cross CPR & First-Aid, intensive and on-going training for our staff on the warning signs of pediatric illness and professional medical consultants on-call.  Health notices, in accordance with NJ State and HIPAA guidelines, are sent to families to keep aware of potentially contagious illnesses and our staff is always here to answer any questions you may have.

With today’s tense world situations, we have found it necessary to take exceptional measures to protect our children.  We are proud to highlight the security that we have in place to protect your children and our staff:

• Our entire campus is blanketed with security cameras that provide a bird’s eye view of what is going on throughout our buildings, hallways, stairwells and outside spaces.
• All entry points to our main buildings are managed by computer-controlled magnetic locks.  All external doors are kept locked throughout the school day with only staff having keycards to allow for entry.  All visitors are asked to check-in with our Main Office.
• We stop ANYONE AND EVERYONE who attempts to gain access to the school campus – from parents to deliveries. They are asked to provide legal identification, a reason to be here and an access code (to be provided to us on your medical form) to pick up a child.
• No child is ever released to an adult without their access code being checked by our staff.
• Our staff are trained intensively on emergency procedures including lock-down drills and various crisis situations
• Criminal background checks are done on ALL TOA staff; We require at least three references for any staff member and, throughout the year, staff are constantly evaluated by our Directors.
• We have on-going communication with the Warren Police Department for both proactive emergency planning and periodic security check-ups.
• At no time, ever, is a student not under adult supervision.

While these pieces all add to our overall security plan, the biggest asset is our staff.  Between the incredible teachers who work with your kids and our leadership team, your children truly are in the best hands possible.