New Horizon Academy Receives Breastfeeding-Friendly Recognition

PLYMOUTH, Minnesota — New Horizon Academy has been named a Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

Through its Breastfeeding-Friendly program, MDH recognizes workplaces that have demonstrated their commitment to supporting breastfeeding families by creating and maintaining a workplace lactation support program.

“We’re proud to be recognized as a Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace,” said New Horizon Academy CEO Chad Dunkley. “This designation is a testament to our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and family-friendly workplace at all New Horizon Academy schools.”

Breastfeeding is a foundational way to ensure that babies receive optimal nutrition during the first formative years of life. Studies show that infants who are breastfed have better health outcomes as they grow. MDH recognizes organizations that have taken a leadership role to improve breastfeeding rates and meet Healthy 2030 goals.

The designation acknowledges New Horizon Academy’s commitment to acting as a model for the community by supporting healthy families and receiving the business benefits of supporting breastfeeding employees. The designation is achieved by adopting a written policy and educating staff about it; ensuring adequate break time for breastfeeding employees; providing a clean, private place to pump breast milk; and demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting breastfeeding in the workplace.

About the Breastfeeding-Friendly Recognition Program

MDH’s Breastfeeding-Friendly Recognition Program was created and is supported by the state Women, Infants and Children program (WIC) and the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP).

To learn how to apply for recognition, visit health.state.mn.us/breastfeedingfriendly.

About New Horizon Academy

New Horizon Academy is a family-owned childcare and early learning provider that has been serving children and families since 1971. Through state-of-the-art school buildings, highly trained teachers, a research-based curriculum, and the highest-quality care, New Horizon Academy helps children develop a healthy sense of self and a lifelong love of learning.

New Horizon Academy is a nationally recognized, high-quality early learning provider with 100 daycare centers in five states. All eligible schools are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the gold standard in the childcare industry. New Horizon Academy’s mission is to provide the best child development on the planet.

For more information, call 763-557-1111 or visit newhorizonacademy.net.