title: Evaluation of the Children's Environmental Health Network's environmental stewardship checklist responses.
abstract: Children are subject to multiple hazards on a daily basis, including in child care facilities. Research has shown that children in the child care setting may be exposed to lead, radon, pesticides, and multiple chemicals that are associated with known or suspected adverse health effects. The authors' study used an existing environmental health endorsement program to describe current practices of child care facilities as related to environmental health and safety. The facilities varied greatly in size and were located mainly in the U.S. with a few from Canada and Australia. A few checklist items had nearly a 100% positive response rate; however, some of the items had more than 10% of the facilities answer "false" or "don't know." Although many areas exist in which these sampled child care facilities are being environmentally responsible, further education is needed, particularly as related to the use of wall-to-wall carpeting, radon testing, aerosols, and air fresheners.
authors: Robyn
authors: R
authors: Gilden
authors: Katie
authors: K
authors: McElroy
authors: Erika
authors: E
authors: Friedmann
authors: Nsedu Obot
authors: NO
authors: Witherspoon
authors: Hester
authors: H
authors: Paul
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D002170:Canada; D057189:Checklist; D002648:Child; D002656:Child Day Care Centers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D004785:Environmental Pollutants