Shadi Academy Child Care Practices Eco-Healthy Child Care

What is Eco - Healthy Child Care?

An Eco-Healthy designation ensures that Child Care setting as environmentally healthy as possible in order to quality for this designation, Child Care must meet certain criteria. Here are some of the ways Shadi Academy works providing a safe and Eco-Healthy Day Care to prevent illnesses like asthma, learning disabilities and some forms of cancer.

- We use nontoxic control pests (both insects and weeds).
- We use biodegradable, nontoxic cleaning products.
- We use nontoxic art supplies.
- We use BPA- free drinking cups.
- We use Toys PVC- free.
- Education and awareness for families.

Lead can harm brain development, reduced IQ. Shorter attention span and delayed learning.
Cadmium can harm the kidneys, and longs, effects on motor skills and behavior.
One In three toys still contain lead, cadmium, arsenic or mercury.