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Free Supplies

Posted by: ike admin
Posted: October 14, 2023
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Benefits Package after Healthy Spaces certification: Free supplies Benefits for the facility; choose one of the following: Green cleaning supply kit Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter Water Purifier Benefits for Child Development; choose one of the following: Montessori-focused […]

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Recognition

Posted by: ike admin
Posted: October 10, 2023
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We want to recognize childcare providers for all their hard work by providing opportunities for promotion. Certificate Use of the Healthy Space Happy Children Logo for your advertisement Window signs Website promotion

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Timeline

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Upon submitting the Interest Form the Environmental Health Association is available for consultation. To be included in the recognition ceremony scheduled for May 4, 2024, the childcare provider must submit the self-assessment checklist and complete the initial walk-through […]

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Eligibility

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Be a licensed childcare provider; In Marion or Johnson Counties in Indiana; Submit a complete and accurate application.

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KEEP IT THERMALLY CONTROLLED

Posted by: ike admin
Posted: January 14, 2023
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WHY? Extreme temperature can lead asthma symptom exacerbation. Maintain adequate temperatures in indoors Apply weather stripping around windows and doors

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KEEP IT MAINTAINED

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WHY? A maintained home can reduce asthma triggers! Ensure that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly Annually inspect gutters, furnace, gas appliances, air conditioner, and plumbing fixtures

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KEEP IT SAFE

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WHY? To keep dangerous chemicals, which can be asthma triggers, away from children Keep chemicals, medicine, and weapons locked up

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KEEP IT VENTILATED

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WHY? Pollutants such as mold and dust are asthma triggers! Check that the air conditioning and heat work properly Change heating and air conditioning HVAC filter as recommended on their package Open windows when possible Check that bath […]

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KEEP IT CONTAMINANT FREE

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WHY? Pollutants such as paints, air fresheners, cleaners and tobacco are asthma triggers! Remove harsh chemicals from the home and switch to green cleaning products Avoid smoking indoors

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KEEP IT PEST FREE

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WHY? Droppings from cockroaches and rodents are asthma triggers! Clean up crumbs and spills right away Store food in air tight containers Use a trash can with a lid and empty garbage weekly Seal cracks and openings where […]

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