Door finger protection for little hands
Help protect children from painful finger-trapping injuries at nursery doors.
Fingershield provides robust hinge-side door protection for busy nurseries, preschools, daycare settings and early years environments—helping teams reduce risk without disrupting everyday access.
Need help identifying priority doors? Speak to our UK-based team for practical advice.
Reliable protection for frequently used nursery doors.
Clear advice from an experienced door safety team.
Long-term reassurance for your nursery investment.
A practical finish to complement your environment.
A closing door can become a serious hazard in seconds
Young children naturally explore their surroundings and may place their hands near the hinge side of a door without understanding the danger. In a busy nursery, one unexpected movement can trap small fingers in the narrowing gap.
Children move unpredictably
Busy drop-offs, room changes and play sessions make it difficult to supervise every doorway continuously.
Hinge gaps are easy to miss
The danger is often less obvious than the closing edge, particularly when a door is fully open.
Doors are used all day
Playrooms, toilets, sleep rooms and staff areas may be opened and closed hundreds of times.
Good door safety supports a safer, more reassuring early years environment
Finger protection is a practical control measure that helps reduce a foreseeable risk around frequently used doors. It also gives staff, families and visitors visible reassurance that safety has been considered.
- Helps reduce exposure to hinge-side finger-trapping points
- Supports your wider risk assessment and safeguarding approach
- Provides a consistent standard across rooms and shared areas
- Can be prioritised around the doors children use most
Protection designed around real nursery environments
Helps protect the accessible hinge gap along the door.
Tested to over two million openings and closings.
Eight options help the guard sit neatly within your setting.
Screw-fixed installation for long-term stability.
Premium protection backed for lasting reassurance.
Choose Fingershield for nursery and early years doors
Nursery doors are often high-use and located around children who may not recognise the hazard. For this reason, our premium Fingershield is the recommended solution for doors children regularly access.
- Playrooms and classrooms
- Toilets and changing areas
- Sleep rooms and sensory rooms
- Corridors and shared entrances
Choose protection according to the door and level of risk
For doors directly used by young children, high-use areas and higher-risk locations, Fingershield remains our recommended option.
Where should nurseries fit door finger protection?
- Doors children pass through independently
- Playrooms, classrooms and activity spaces
- Toilets, washrooms and changing areas
- Sleep rooms, sensory rooms and quiet areas
- Main corridors and shared entrances
- Any door identified through your risk assessment
Practical tip: Review both sides of the door. Depending on access and movement, protection may be required on more than one hinge-side gap.
Frequently asked questions
Why are nursery doors a particular finger-trapping risk?
Young children may place their hands near a hinge without recognising the danger. Nursery doors also tend to be used frequently, often while staff are supervising several children or activities at once.
Which product do you recommend for nurseries?
We generally recommend premium Fingershield for doors regularly used by children, busy internal doors and higher-risk areas because it offers greater durability, extensive cycle testing and a five-year warranty.
Does every door need a finger guard?
The right approach depends on access, usage and your risk assessment. Priority should normally be given to doors children use, doors in busy shared areas and any location where fingers could reach the hinge gap.
Can Fingershield be fitted to fire doors?
Door compatibility should always be checked as part of the specification and installation process. Speak to our team with details of the door and setting so we can advise on the most appropriate solution.
What colours are available?
Fingershield is available in eight colour options, helping you choose a finish that complements existing doors and interiors.
How often should door finger guards be checked?
Include them in your routine door safety checks. Look for signs of wear, damage, loose fixings or anything that could affect performance, and replace products that are no longer fit for purpose.
Can you help us decide which doors to prioritise?
Yes. Our UK-based team can discuss your setting, the doors children use and the level of traffic to help you identify sensible priorities.
Talk to a door safety specialist about your nursery
Get practical guidance on suitable products, priority doors and the next step for your setting.
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