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COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care and Out-of-School Programs
COVID-19 guidance for child care and out-of-school programs
Lead Testing of Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities
Act 66, passed in 2019, requires all Vermont school and child care providers to test their drinking and cooking water for lead. If lead is found at or above the action level, the tap must be taken out of service...
Testing for Lead in Drinking Water at Child Care Facilities
While a major source of lead exposure in Vermont children is paint, lead in older plumbing and fixtures can add to a child’s overall lead exposure.
Dry Cleaning Chemicals
Dry cleaners use chemicals to clean clothes and other fabrics. When these chemicals are breathed in, they can be harmful to your health. They can remain in the environment for decades.
Environmental Health Guide for Parents, Caregivers and Child Care Providers
Children interact with our environment much differently than adults do and continue to grow and develop, which is why children’s environmental health is so important.
Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Learning
As a childcare provider, you help children learn healthy habits and promote behaviors leading to lifelong health. The early learning experiences you provide promote brain development, socio-emotional skills, and support learning to help children succeed in school. We want to...
School and Early Child Care
Schools share the responsibility with families and communities to provide students with healthy environments that foster regular opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity.