🧪 Take the Non Tox Nursery Health Check

🏠 Indoor Environment

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

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

No mold, dampness, or asbestos present Yes No Don't Know

Materials, finishes, and flooring are free from VOCs, formaldehyde, PVC/vinyl, and toxic coatings Yes No Don't Know

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

Noise levels are monitored and kept within safe limits Yes No Don't Know

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

Bleach, air fresheners, and aerosols are avoided Yes, we avoid these We use some of these Don't Know

Toys, bedding, and surfaces are cleaned with safe methods and laundered regularly Yes No Don't Know

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

Integrated pest management (non-toxic methods) is used if needed Yes No Don't Know

Meals are made from whole, minimally processed 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 lead and other contaminants Yes No Don't Know

Food and drinks are never heated or stored in plastic Yes, we avoid plastic for food We do use plastic for food Don't Know

Cookware and utensils are stainless steel, glass, or other PFAS-free materials Yes No Don't Know

Toys and play materials are durable, non-toxic, and washable Yes No Don't Know

Preference is given to wood, metal, or natural textiles; plastics are limited to certified safe products Yes No Don't Know

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

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

Play areas use natural surfaces (not rubber crumb or artificial turf) Yes No Don't Know

Equipment is untreated or safely treated wood and regularly inspected Yes No Don't Know

Grounds are free from pesticide and herbicide use Yes No Don't Know

Outdoor areas provide safe shade and non-toxic plantings Yes No Don't Know

Risks from nearby roads, farms, or pollution sources are monitored Yes No Don't Know

Children play outside daily Yes No Don't Know

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

Staff avoid perfumes, sprays, or fragranced products at work Yes No Don't Know

A written low-toxin policy is in place and reviewed regularly Yes No Don't Know

Parents are informed about the nursery's environmental health approach Yes No Don't Know

Environmental practices are evaluated and improved on an ongoing basis Yes No Don't Know

Any environmental hazard detected is transparently reported to parents Yes No Don't Know