Water in Child Care Settings

Drinking Water Best Practices for Child Care from National Drinking Water Alliance:

• Offer with snacks INSTEAD of sugary drinks.

• Offer during and after physical activity.

• Put cups next to water faucets; have cups and pitchers of water on the table at mealtimes.

• Provide each child with a child-sized refillable water bottle.

• Promote water. Use Potter the Otter Drinks Water posters, books, and activities on site.

• Make sure the water in the building is safe (free of lead and other toxins) and let parents know.

Download a helpful info graphic with best practices HERE.