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Vol. V, No. 4, November 2006 - January 2007

  1. Choosing toys of value: TRUCE Toy Action Guide (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article101.shtml#article)
  2. What's a green business? (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article102.shtml#article)
  3. Announcing a new Institute on Creating Children's Environments (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article103.shtml#article)
  4. Creating eco-healthy childcare environments (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article104.shtml#article)
  5. National program for playground safety announces classes (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article105.shtml#article)
  6. Another option for safety surfacing under indoor climbers (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article106.shtml#article)
  7. Check out playground safety issues in Alaska (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article107.shtml#article)
  8. Developing children's play (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article108.shtml#article)
  9. Report on greening America's schools: costs and benefits (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article109.shtml#article)
  10. Looking for safer pest management control? (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article110.shtml#article)
  11. What does it mean for your playground equipment manufacturer to be IPEMA certified? (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article111.shtml#article)
  12. Ways to be energy conscious and save $$$ (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article112.shtml#article)
  13. Recent and Current Projects (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article113.shtml#article)

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Creating eco-healthy childcare environments

Once upon a time, it was difficult for parents to know how healthy a childcare environment was before placing their children there. Now Oregon parents can simply look for the "Eco-Healthy Childcare" program.

Help has arrived for parents who want to select a childcare environment that is as healthy as possible. The Oregon Environmental Council "Eco-Healthy Childcare" program is available to all childcare providers across the state. Childcare facilities can qualify as "eco-healthy" by completing a checklist that highlights 25 simple steps that ensure a safe place for children.

Click here to download the checklist: www.oeconline.org/teachers. Helpful resources are available on the website on a variety of topics for health and early childhood environments.

Eco-healthy childcare facilities commit to reducing a child's exposure to toxins and other environmental health hazards. Childcare facilities that qualify receive a colorful sticker and poster that demonstrates their commitment to being eco-healthy and lets parents and others know of their efforts.

Vol. V, No. 4, November 2006 - January 2007

  1. Choosing toys of value: TRUCE Toy Action Guide (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article101.shtml#article)
  2. What's a green business? (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article102.shtml#article)
  3. Announcing a new Institute on Creating Children's Environments (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article103.shtml#article)
  4. Creating eco-healthy childcare environments (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article104.shtml#article)
  5. National program for playground safety announces classes (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article105.shtml#article)
  6. Another option for safety surfacing under indoor climbers (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article106.shtml#article)
  7. Check out playground safety issues in Alaska (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article107.shtml#article)
  8. Developing children's play (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article108.shtml#article)
  9. Report on greening America's schools: costs and benefits (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article109.shtml#article)
  10. Looking for safer pest management control? (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article110.shtml#article)
  11. What does it mean for your playground equipment manufacturer to be IPEMA certified? (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article111.shtml#article)
  12. Ways to be energy conscious and save $$$ (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article112.shtml#article)
  13. Recent and Current Projects (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ 2007/ january/ article113.shtml#article)

[ Index of Previous eNewsletters (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ learnenews/ previous.shtml) ]

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