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Prevent childhood lead poisoning
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No safe blood lead level in children has been identified. The good news is, childhood lead poisoning is 100% preventable. See when we recommend lead tests for children.
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In 2021, EPA proposed revisions to the existing Lead and Copper Rule that will require testing at all elementary schools and licensed child care facilities within a 5 year period. Find out more about our grant program to test drinking water in schools, and find school testing data.
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Visit our lead paint web page to request a free Leadcheck kit for the paint in your home or to learn about certified companies providing abatement services.
Screen your site for toxins
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Through this voluntary program, you can connect with environmental health professionals to support environmentally safe places for child care and education facilities.
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Visit our Choose Safe Places web page to learn more.
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Fill out this questionnaire to identify potential environmental concerns near your early care site.
Connect with farms
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Our Farm to Early Care and Education Program supports local food purchasing, gardening, and food and agriculture education.
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We offer mini-grants to support increased access to farm to early care and education programs.
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Join us for our session "Growing Farm to ECE in Colorado" on Saturday, March 27, 2021, 8:30-10 a.m.
Understand the regulations
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Visit our web page to get a copy of the child care health regulations and download resources for:
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Preventing illnesses
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Sanitizers and disinfectants
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Food safety
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Training opportunities
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