Just follow these easy steps to get started:

1. Request a checklist. Send a request here or call 202.543.4033 x13 or download one here.    

2. Review the checklist. Call 202.543.4033 x13 to ask questions.

3. Complete the checklist. Comply with at least 24 of 30 best practice checklist items, including the three required items necessary for 2-year endorsement.

4. Verify your completed checklist. Ask a non-employee witness to confirm the completion of the tasks on your checklist, including the three required items. Make sure the witness co-signs your completed checklist before returning it for endorsement.

5. Note that by submitting the checklist, you are agreeing to a potential on-site assessment with at least 48 hours notice. Click here to find out  more about the assessment.

6. Submit the Eco Healthy Child Care^® 2-year endorsement application and $25 application fee.

Pay by check or money order: send your verified checklist along with $25 to: Eco-Healthy Child Care c/o CEHN, 110 Maryland Avenue, NE Suite 402, Washington, DC 20002. Checks or money orders should be made out to CEHN.

Pay online using a credit card through PayPal: send your verified checklist to: Eco-Healthy Child Care c/o CEHN, 110 Maryland Avenue, NE Suite 402, Washington, DC 20002. Click here for online payment.

Facilities that qualify receive a 2-year endorsement certificate and a poster that lets parents and others know of their efforts, and demonstrate their commitment to being Eco-Healthy. Endorsed programs are also listed on our website.