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When temps drop (and they will drop), windows stay closed and ventilation systems slow down. In childcare environments this leads to:
- More airborne particles from play mats, carpets and soft toys.
- Higher viral load during flu, RSV and cold season.
- Dry air which helps viruses stay airborne longer.
- Slower air exchange, allowing contaminants to linger in rooms kids spend time every day.
Even the cleanest centers face these challenges. This is an issue of building dynamics, not cleanliness.
Every center has a few “hot spots” where particles tend to build up more quickly and threaten the health of children more frequently.
- Nap Rooms: low airflow, man soft surfaces.
- Infant Rooms: constant movement near the floor, where particles tend to settle.
- Craft Corners: paper, fibers, glitter, dust.. you name it
- Shared play spaces
- Changing/Diaper areas
Good indoor air quality isn’t just about allergens. These zones influence the daily health, focus and energy of for everyone.
You don’t need an air sensor to catch these early clues:
- Clean rooms feel stuffy.
- More kids coughing or sneezing in certain rooms.
- Odors linger longer than usual.
- Teachers report dry eyes, scratchy throats or unexpected fatigue.
- Humitity drops below 30%.
If you see two or more of these signs, you likely have low air turnover.

Three Quick Improvements

Even 5-10 minutes of cracked windows during transitions helps exchange stale air. Especially in nap rooms or changing areas.
HEPA grade filtration can remove fine particles, allergens and airborn viruses that basic HVAC filters simply can’t catch.
“It’s not the heat.. it’s the dang humidity!” - airborne viruses
You might not like the humidity of summer, but airborne viruses and pathogens really can’t cope. Reduce virus survivability and help kids breathe more comfortably by maintaining consitent humidity levels indoors.