Lead-Safe Child Care Practices

There are many resources for child care providers to help reduce lead hazards in their child care space. If you would like a free, on-site lead consultation please call 425-252-5415 or email the Child Care health outreach program.

Lead Risks (Brochure for Child Cares)  |  Snohomish County Health Department

Child Care Health Policy Lead Addendum  |  Add this section to your child care health policy to show that your facility is aware of lead poisoning risks and is taking steps to prevent childhood lead poisoning.

Toolkits

National Center for Healthy Housing:

• Lead-Safe Toolkit for Home-Based Child Care | NCHH
  • El kit de herramientas sin plomo para el cuidado infantil en el hogar | NCHH
• Lead-Safe Toolkit for Center-Based Child Care | NCHH 

Child Care Checklist:

• Things We Do To Protect Children From Lead Checklist | NCHH

Children's Environmental Health Network:

• Protecting Children from Lead Exposure in Child Care

Websites:

• Resources for Child Care Providers about Lead | EPA
• Cleaning Up Take-Home Lead Dust in your Home and Car
• Ensuring Art Materials are Lead-Safe: Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act
• Check for recalled toys: www.cpsc.gov