Are after-school programs in the same category as child care centers?
After-school programs that are not located in public schools do fall into the same category as child care centers. After-school programs located in public schools do not need to perform radon tests, since rooms used for after-school programs would be tested in the public school’s testing program. 19. Are public pre-schools considered child care centers or public schools – the two have different testing requirements? If the public pre-schools are in a separate building from older grades, they are considered child care centers and should be tested as such. If they are in the same building with other grades, they are considered public schools. The guidelines for testing of child care centers can be obtained by contacting the DEP Radon Information Line at (800) 648-0394. 20. Can teachers and students be involved in the testing process? Only a certified or exempted individual may conduct testing. However, school officials are strongly encouraged to talk with teachers about the testing to as