Choose Safe Places for Early Care and Education

Choose Safe Places Program

The CSPECE program helps towns, cities, and states adopt practices that will make sure early childcare and education centers are located away from chemical hazards.

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Why choose safe places? Watch to learn more.

Learn how we can work together to ensure children are protected

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Read stories that show the importance of safe siting

Learn more about Choose Safe Places in your state

Learn more about safe siting in our guidance manual

Tools You Can Use

Use these resources to learn more about CSPECE – or spread the word to help keep children in your community safe.

State Programs

See what states are doing to keep children safe where they grow, learn, and play.

CSPECE Disaster Recovery Supplement

Learn about CSPECE Disaster Recovery Supplement work and how it could help your community protect children from environmental exposures after a disaster.

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Additional Resources

Find more resources and contact information to help you start your program.

Page last reviewed: January 11, 2022

Content source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry