House of Joy Provider Spotlight – July 2026

With decades of experience in early childhood education, Ms. Parks is using Eco-Healthy Child Care® training and practical improvements to make House of Joy Child Care a healthier place for children to learn and grow.
What Helps Your Mind, Stress Level, and Immune System?… The Great Outdoors!

With the sun shining, flowers blooming, and bees buzzing, summer is the perfect time to spend outdoors. And did you know that spending time outside in nature can actually make children healthier? And not just children… everyone, including caretakers, can benefit!
Usar Tapetes: Un Pequeño Paso, Gran Protección

Un tapete ayuda a mantener la suciedad que contiene productos químicos fuera de casa. Los tapetes ayudan a mantener los pisos y alfombras limpios y reducen el polvo dentro del hogar.
Doormats in Child Care: Small Step, Big Protection

Doormats are simple, low-cost steps to protect children’s health.
Air Quality Factsheet

Reduce radon exposure and protect children’s health in child care settings with this trusted resource from Eco-Healthy Child Care.
Fragrance-Free Healthy Air for Little Lungs

Simple, low-cost steps for cleaner air in child care.
Unmasking ‘Clean’: Why Scented Stuff Isn’t So Sweet

If you work in a child care program, you already know how important it is to keep spaces clean. Between spills, sticky hands, diaper changes, and the never-ending cycle of toys going into tiny mouths, cleaning is a necessity. Keeping kids safe from germs that could make them sick is vital.
Creepin’ It Safe – A Spooktacular Guide to a Healthy, Non-Toxic Halloween

Halloween can be one of the most exciting days of the year for children, filled with costumes, creativity, and community fun! However, we also want to ensure that the children in our care stay healthy and safe – without us as caregivers turning into the ghouls spoiling the fun!
Materiales de arte hoja informativa

Los materiales de arte y manualidades pueden contener ingredientes tóxicos que, al utilizárseles o guardárseles en una zona de juego, crean un peligro para la salud y el bienestar de los niños.
Arsénico hoja informativa

El arsénico es una sustancia química tóxica que se encuentra presente de forma natural, en las piedras y en el suelo.