Water in Child Care Settings
National Drinking Water Alliance
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Drinking Water Best Practices for Child Care from National Drinking Water Alliance:
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Offer with snacks INSTEAD of sugary drinks.
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Offer during and after physical activity.
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Put cups next to water faucets; have cups and pitchers of water on the table at mealtimes.
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Provide each child with a child-sized refillable water bottle.
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Promote water. Use Potter the Otter Drinks Water posters, books, and activities on site.
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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.