Play areas are supposed to be fun and educational, but poor design, inappropriate application and lack of proper maintenance can turn a play area into a safety hazard. Though all play areas pose some safety risks; this segment provides guidelines for minimizing hazards and ensuring that play areas are age appropriate.

It's a basic question which every child care provider and parent should be able to answer. This segment answers the question from both the child care providers point of view as well the parent's. Before beginning the search for child care listen in. If you're a child care provider, make sure you are prepared to answer the questions informed parents will be asking.

Pest problems in child care environments present special problems for anyone caring for young children. In this segment we discuss the latest insights on safely managing pest and provides specific strategies for child care providers, child health consultants and parents.

Ann Slattery is a graduate of UAB School of Public Health with a Masters and Doctorate in Environmental Health/Toxicology and Board certified Clinical Toxicologist and has worked in the Regional Poison Control Center for 28 years.