Air Quality Guidance for Child Care
Severe wildfire smoke events have become a regular part of an Oregon summer here in 麻豆果冻 County. Breathing smoke and harmful toxins can add up, even if just for a few days each year, especially for young children.
This guide, created by 麻豆果冻 County Public Health and 麻豆果冻 Regional Air Protection Agency, provides action steps based on the air quality index, referred to as 鈥淎QI.鈥 Staff should always reference EPA鈥檚 AirNow at for the AQI. Reference the closest 鈥榩ermanent monitor鈥 (large circle) for the most accurate government certified AQI.
Air Quality Guidance for Childcare/Daycare Providers
Gu铆a para usar el 脥ndice de Calidad del Aire (AQI) para Proveedores de Cuidado Infantil/Guarder铆as
Upcoming Events with Quality Care Connections
Smoke Ready Child Care Community of Practice
Join a Community of Practice for Child Care & Early Education Program Leaders to dive into program practices, policies, and resources to promote clean air in your program.
Spring/Summer 2026
Smoke Ready Workshop
Local experts will present about impact, prevention, and practices relating to wildfire smoke exposure with children. FREE Set 1 ORO Hours Provided. ZOOM. Spanish Interpretation Provided.
Tuesday, June 2nd 6-8:00 pm
Wildfire Smoke Preparedness
How can you be Wildfire Smoke Ready? Use the following resources to prepare your program with practices to track, respond to, and teach about wildfire smoke when working with young children.
Subscribe to Air Quality Alerts for your area. Suggested: AirNow .
Monitor the Air Quality Index (AQI) for your area using one or more of the following websites:
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- Clean air based on facility:
- Air Purification:
- Guidance on selecting an Air Cleaner:
- Certified Air Cleaners:
- Making your own Air Cleaner:
- Guidance on selecting an Air Cleaner:
- Weatherization:
- Homes Services:
- Commercial Building Services:
- Homes Services:
- AirNow.gov Resources
- : Picture Books for Young Children & Activities for School-Age Children
- Sesamse Street Resources
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
- PBS SoCal
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
- Children鈥檚 Health Impacts
- Child Care Specific Resources
- - Emergency Planning
- LRAPA/LCPH Wildfire Smoke Guidance for Child Care
- Additional information & Resources: