Healthy Child Care
Find information on how to identify potentially harmful environmental contaminants in child care settings and steps you can take to reduce or eliminate those hazards.
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Before being banned in 1978, lead based paint was used in over 38 million homes. Although lead in paint has been banned for over 30 years, there are still many sources of lead exposure, including deteriorating paint, drinking water, toys, ceramics, etc. For more information on the dangers of lead, visit http://www.epa.gov/lead/
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Information for Families of Children under Age Six in Child Care Facilities
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Things that cause asthma symptoms, episodes or attacks are called triggers. Triggers are everywhere. Your home, workplace, or your child's school or childcare setting can be full of triggers such as secondhand smoke, dust, molds, pets and chemicals irritants. Learn more about asthma triggers.
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25% of respondents reported knowing what the term "IPM" (Integrated Pest Management) meant. Learn more about the study of Pest Management and Pesticide Use in California Child Care Centers (PDF) (43pp 6.2 MB) 
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Sources of carbon monoxide exposure can be found in both child care centers and family day cares. Even a car idling in the driveway can be a harmful and deadly source of carbon monoxide. Learn more about ways to reduce a child’s exposure to carbon monoxide.
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Radon, a colorless, odorless gas is responsible for over 20,000 lung cancer deaths every year. Learn more about radon.
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Make your home and car smoke-free zones. Learn more about Smoke-free Homes and Cars.
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Additional Child Care Related Information
- US HHS: Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care
- US HHS: Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, Early Start
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National Association for the Education of Young Children
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National Association for Family Child Care
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National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies
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National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education
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American Academy of Pediatrics, Healthy Child Care America