Eco-Healthy Child Care

Eco-Healthy Child Care These hazards can adversely impact children’s health. Eco-Healthy providers commit to reducing children's exposure to environmental health hazards.

Eco-Healthy Child Care® (EHCC) is a national program that partners with child care professionals to eliminate environmental health hazards found in or around child care facilities. Eco-Healthy Child Care® (EHCC) supports child care providers in creating child care settings that are as environmentally healthy as possible. The program allows parents to choose child care facilities that are committed

to creating a safer, healthier environment for children to learn and grow. Child care centers and family home programs qualify as “Eco-Healthy” by completing a checklist that highlights 30 simple, free or low-cost steps that help you make safer choices for children.

How hot is too hot for child care?Help the Federation of American Scientists track how heat is impacting child care prog...
08/24/2026

How hot is too hot for child care?

Help the Federation of American Scientists track how heat is impacting child care programs by using ! Keep a thermometer in your classroom and, when it feels too hot, record the temperature and share it.

You can also share heat-related closures or when children are experiencing symptoms like dizziness, nausea, or unusual fatigue.

Share your story on social media with and help us show what “too hot for child care” looks like.

Let’s count the impact of heat and call for solutions.

Join us for an interactive training on how the Children’s Environmental Health Network’s Eco-Healthy Child Care® program...
08/14/2026

Join us for an interactive training on how the Children’s Environmental Health Network’s Eco-Healthy Child Care® program can help child care providers identify and reduce environmental hazards using practical, low-cost strategies.

Together, we’ll explore:
- Safer choices for common child care materials like toys, teethers, bottles, and sippy cups
- Ways to reduce indoor air quality concerns and other environmental risks
- Practical Eco-Healthy practices you can put into action
- Resources to support healthier child care environments

Date/Time: October 15, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: New York, New York (Register for more details)

Scan the QR code to register! 📲

Head Start provides early education, child care, and comprehensive services to more than 40 million children and familie...
08/13/2026

Head Start provides early education, child care, and comprehensive services to more than 40 million children and families across all 50 states. It is a cornerstone of support for children, families, and communities nationwide.

Proposed changes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) could eliminate important program standards and roll back key protections for Head Start. Concerningly, standards for lead safety are at risk of being reduced or eliminated.

If enacted, these changes could worsen our nation’s child care crisis and harm the hundreds of thousands of children and families who rely on Head Start.

📣 You can help protect Head Start. Scan the QR code to post a public comment letting HHS know your thoughts.

August is National Water Quality Month Check🫗💧 EHCC's resources related to water quality!
08/07/2026

August is National Water Quality Month Check🫗💧 EHCC's resources related to water quality!

Check out EHCC's two new blog posts at cehn.org/blog!Learn about how playtime outside is great for kids with "What Helps...
07/24/2026

Check out EHCC's two new blog posts at cehn.org/blog!

Learn about how playtime outside is great for kids with "What Helps Your Mind, Stress Level, and Immune System?… The Great Outdoors!"🌳🦆

Hear about how Ms. Parks is putting knowledge to work in her child care home with the House of Joy provider spotlight.🧠💜

Did you know that your doormat does more than keep your shoes clean? It could be protecting the health of your kiddos an...
07/10/2026

Did you know that your doormat does more than keep your shoes clean? It could be protecting the health of your kiddos and you! 👟🚪

Swipe through to learn how doormats are a low-cost, low-effort way to create healthier environments for kids.

As we round out June, remember that a diverse diet with many different fruits and veggies is the best way to ensure kids...
06/24/2026

As we round out June, remember that a diverse diet with many different fruits and veggies is the best way to ensure kids receive the nutrients they need!

The weather is heating up, and it's time for fun in the sun!🌞 Follow these tips for healthy and safe summer play.
06/17/2026

The weather is heating up, and it's time for fun in the sun!🌞 Follow these tips for healthy and safe summer play.

The Children's Environmental Health Network has released its 2026 Voter Guide for Children’s Environmental Health and Co...
06/09/2026

The Children's Environmental Health Network has released its 2026 Voter Guide for Children’s Environmental Health and Companion Toolkit! These new nonpartisan resources provide an easy-to-use rubric to evaluate candidates in the 2026 elections by their commitment to children's health and the environment. Learn more at cehn.org/vote4kids

Prevent pests before they become a problem! Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a cost-effective way to control pests, l...
05/15/2026

Prevent pests before they become a problem! Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a cost-effective way to control pests, limiting the use of chemical pesticides.

To learn more, see our IPM fact sheet! https://cehn.org/factsheets/

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