Has your child care provider taken steps to make their facility
safer and healthier? Ask these questions to find out: Was the
building constructed prior to 1978 and if so, has a lead
inspection or risk assessment been conducted? What were the
results? Is peeling or damaged paint present at the facility?
How does the facility stay up to date on recalled toys and what
does it do with the recalled toys? What chemicals are used at
the facility? Where are the children when tables are cleaned,
floors are mopped, and carpets are swept? How are pests handled?
Does the facility use integrated pest management and only apply
pesticides when physical and mechanical barriers fail? Does the
facility’s contractor apply only the least toxic pesticide? Does
the facility avoid unnecessarily monthly spraying? Are baits
used instead of sprays? What pests are present at the facility?
Does the facility prohibit staff from using pesticides? Where
are children when pesticides are applied? Are playgrounds
fertilized or sprayed with w