Good ventilation hugely important for young children
Like primary schools, the indoor environment of daycare centres is an important area of attention. Research commissioned by the government shows that in particular the air quality during the winter months and the temperature in the summer period do present a problem. Sleeping areas in particular leave a lot to be desired. The youngest children are the most sensitive to contaminated air and can develop health problems, or a worsening of existing health problems, as a result. For this reason, and because young children spend a relatively large amount of time indoors, good ventilation is vitally important for them
