Welcome to GreenCare for Children!

    GreenCare for Children began by working over the period of two years with a diverse
team of industry, technical, and educational experts collaborated to develop and interpret a
comprehensive written survey administered to a random sampling of childcare providers
in the central California Tri-County area.

    Our goal was to gauge the potential for exposure to common environmental hazards
in the childcare setting. This research is vital because many young children spend much of
their time in childcare, and children are uniquely susceptible to environmental contaminants.

    The results of the survey were surprising in several ways. First, there is clear evidence
that young children are likely to be exposed to known environmental hazards in the childcare setting,
including pesticides, arsenic-treated lumber, lead, and common asthma triggers. Second,
much of the exposure is preventable. And third, childcare providers hunger for the information
to address these issues.

    We feel encouraged that with the proper attention to these gaps, we can create a healthier
and safer environment for our children.