Support and Resources

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Resources for Early Learning Centers in Pennsylvania
Our goal is to provide recommendations for solutions, policies and practices that will immediately benefit the health and well-being of children and staff in centers. Professional development is available for a small fee to school professionals including facilities staff, educators, and administrators on a variety of environmental health topics.
Healthy Early Learning Centers

Environmental hazards can impact how children learn and how educators thrive. Connect with WHE for expert recommendations that help make your center safer—starting today.

Areas of Focus

Downloadable Fact Sheets

WHE equips early childhood centers with expert guidance to reduce environmental risks and protect health. School professionals can also access affordable training designed to help them spot hazards and implement safer practices right away. 

Download free flyers with evidence-based tips on asthma, lead, radon, and indoor air quality for childcare professionals and families.

Lead Safety in Drinking Water and Indoor Spaces

Lead exposure can harm brain development, especially in children under 6.

This fact sheet helps early learning centers identify sources of lead—like old pipes, paint, and imported toys—and outlines steps for testing and prevention.

Download Lead Safety Flyer (PDF)
Indoor Air Quality Monitoring of PM Report on screen in a classroom.

Indoor Air Quality in Early Learning Centers

This summary shares findings from a recent WHE study showing how air purifiers and ventilation can reduce harmful indoor pollutants in early learning environments.

Download Executive Summary (PDF)

Radon Safety in Childcare Settings

Learn how radon enters buildings and what steps you can take to detect and reduce exposure in early learning environments.

Download Radon Safety Flyer (PDF)

Request a Consultation

Does your early learning team need professional development (PD) hours? Request a training or professional development opportunity for your school or staff. Complete this form to learn more about PD opportunities.

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