🧪 Take the Non Tox Nursery Health Check

🏠 Building, Air & Light Quality

Rooms are ventilated with outdoor air or filtered systems Yes No Don't Know

Air quality is monitored (CO₂, VOCs, humidity) Yes No Don't Know

Materials are free from VOCs, formaldehyde, and toxic finishes Yes No Don't Know

There is no mold or dampness anywhere in the nursery Yes No Don't Know

Lighting is natural, flicker-free, and not overly bright Yes No Don't Know

Only non-toxic, fragrance-free cleaning products are used Yes No Don't Know

Bleach is not used Correct, we don't use bleach We do use bleach Don't Know

Toys and surfaces are cleaned with safe, non-toxic methods Yes No Don't Know

Cleaning is done when children are not present Yes No Don't Know

Air fresheners or fragranced sprays are not used Correct, we don't use them We do use air fresheners Don't Know

Meals are made from whole, unprocessed ingredients Yes No Don't Know

Ultra-processed foods are avoided Yes No Don't Know

Organic ingredients are used when available Yes No Don't Know

Drinking water is filtered and tested for safety Yes No Don't Know

Plastic is not used to heat food or drinks Correct, we don't heat in plastic We do heat food in plastic Don't Know

Toys are made from wood, metal, or natural textiles Yes No Don't Know

Plastic toys are avoided or certified non-toxic Yes No Don't Know

Soft toys are washable and regularly cleaned Yes No Don't Know

Art supplies are certified non-toxic Yes No Don't Know

Glitter, aerosols, and solvent-based products are not used Correct, we avoid these We do use these materials Don't Know

Outdoor surfaces are made from natural materials (not rubber or turf) Yes No Don't Know

Outdoor play equipment is untreated or safely treated wood Yes No Don't Know

Pesticides and herbicides are not used on nursery grounds Yes No Don't Know

We monitor for nearby pollution risks (e.g. roads, farms) Yes No Don't Know

Children play outside every day Yes No Don't Know

Staff are trained in reducing environmental health risks Yes No Don't Know

Staff do not wear perfumes or use sprays at work Yes No Don't Know

We have a written policy for using low-tox materials and practices Yes No Don't Know

Parents are informed about our environmental health approach Yes No Don't Know

We regularly review and improve our practices Yes No Don't Know