Comments on: Eco-Friendly Child Care

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:34:37 +0000

I would love to be emailed about an eco friendly day care in the philadelphia area or in the Austin Texas Area. Also, would love to know where I can order (in Bulk) supplies and equipment daycare that is eco friendly.

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:08:04 +0000

I have been running Natural Chopice now for over 12 years. I have always given the children I tend to all natural, organic food and use natural cleaning products no chemicals etc I tech the children about the 3 R’s and we also grow our own veggies in the summer months, organically. I believe that I am one of the first home daycares to have been doing this for the last 12 years, we are located just north of Toronto, Onatrio in a town called Innisfil.
If anyone else who is running a program like myself and has some ideas they are willing to share I would love to hear them

By: Meg

Meg — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:05:22 +0000

I am looking for green childcare options in the Denver area. Any help?

By: Meg

Meg — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:08:22 +0000

If anyone knows of a green daycare in the denver area, I would love info. Thanks!

By: Jennifer Lance

Jennifer Lance — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:34:34 +0000

I think the easiest place to begin is with organic food and natural toys.

By: missy

missy — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:16:26 +0000

I’m interested in opening a “green” childcare center…any advice?

By: Jennifer Lance

Jennifer Lance — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:42:58 +0000

Wow Bryan! I wished I lived in SC so my son could attend you program (and I teach there too!)

By: Skye

Skye — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:45:08 +0000

Formal LEED certification is probably really expensive.

By: Bryan Campbell

Bryan Campbell — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:45:58 +0000

This is great to see. My business partner, Donna Saffren, and I opened Midtown Montessori in February of 08. We are a certified green business, located in Santa Cruz, California. We were awarded our certification through the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program. Our “green” features include:

T8 florescent lighting and solar tubing
Infrared faucets in children’s bathroom
No VOC paint
Individual cloths for drying washed hands
High efficiency appliances(washer, dryer, dishwasher)
Organic snacks and cooked lunch(children bring no food)
Glass glasses, plates, bowls, actual silverware and cloth napkins
Drought resistant landscaping all on timed drip and sprinkle(less than 25% sod)
Paperless billing
Use of recycled paper for all printed materials
Comprehensive compost and recycling program
School vehicle is fully electric(Zenn Electric)

We have plans for solar panels and an expanded garden in the near future. Please check out our website at midtownmontessori.com.

Love and Gratitude

By: MIKE MENKES

MIKE MENKES — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:58:12 +0000

REDUCE ELECTRIC USAGE BY 70%