Oh Me Oh My Melamine: Tips to Reduce Chemical Leaching from Plastic Plates
Avoid heating or dishwashing melamine plates to reduce chemical leaching. Protect children from potential health risks by using undamaged, safer tableware.
10 Acre Wood Preschool-April 2024 Spotlight
10 Acre Wood Preschool goes above & beyond for kids’ health—earning EHCC endorsement with eco-friendly upgrades, lead safety, & clean air efforts.
Protecting Children and Child Care Providers from Lead in Water Hazards
Protect kids from lead in water by ensuring full lead pipe replacements. Support stronger protections like the EPA’s new Lead and Copper Rule for safer drinking water
Energy Justice & Equity
Energy justice ensures all communities, especially those facing high energy burdens, have access to clean, affordable energy. Support clean energy for healthier kids
Child Care Providers + Climate Change: Action Steps
Child care providers can protect kids from climate change by monitoring air quality, reducing pollution, and taking action to reduce risks. Learn more in our FAQ!
Eco-Healthy + State Child Care Quality Programs
Eco-Healthy Child Care® partners with state QRIS programs to promote eco-friendly practices in child care. Learn how to get endorsed for a healthier environment!
Child Care Providers–Test Your Water For Lead + State Funding Available
Child care providers, test your water for lead! Several states offer funding for lead testing. Learn more and access the FREE Lead-Safe Toolkit in English & Spanish
New Proposed Federal Rule will Protect Children from Lead Poisoning
In July 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed strengthening requirements for removing lead-based paint dust in homes and child care facilities built before 1978. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed […]
Keeping Children Safe During Extreme Heat Events: Tips
Protect kids during extreme heat! Train staff, check weather, ensure AC, and limit outdoor activities. Learn more about keeping children safe from heat-related illness.
Enjoy the Summer while Reducing Your Exposure to Pesticides
Enjoy the Summer while Reducing Your Exposure to Pesticides By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® July 2023 Science has brought to light many negative health and environmental impacts […]