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Health & Safety Resources


Health & safety resources for regulated child care providers in Vermont.

Air Quality:  Air Quality Alerts, Wildfires & Health | When to limit or cancel outdoor activities.


Crib safety:  Federal safety standards for cribs


Diapering:  Step-by-step changing procedures


Emergency response: Emergency response & recovery planning  |  Word version of the forms


Extreme weather:  Preparing for Hot Weather at Schools and Child Cares (VDH)


Handwashing:  Proper Handwashing (VDH)  |  Handwashing Posters (CDC)


Immunizations: Immunization requirements for entry into child care


Immunization Registry: Apply for access to the Immunization Registry.


Immunization Report (Annual): Programs must complete the online report by December 31, 2023. No extension will be approved. To prepare your information before submitting the form, see the sample report


Mandated Reporting: Child care providers & staff are legally required to report suspected child abuse & neglect


National Resource Center: National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care


Playground Safety: How to keep your playground safe. | Guidance for after a flood (PDF)


Poisonous Plants: What types of plants that are poisonous.


Power and Water Outages: Guidance for child care programs with a power and/or water outage.


Pressure-Treated Wood: Health hazards of pressure-treated wood and alternatives.


Radon: Fact Sheet for Family Child Care Homes (PDF)  |  Fact Sheet for Child Care Centers (PDF)


Safe Sleep for Babies: Tips for ensuring a safe sleep environment for babies.


Toy & Household Item Recalls: Product recalls and recall alerts.


Unintentional Injuries: Tips for preventing unintentional injuries in children.


Vermont Lead & Asbestos: Information & requirements for child care providers and school.