No children should be exposed to cigarette smoke. Inhaling secondhand cigarette smoke has been linked to respiratory problems in children. These children are at increased risk of developing bronchitis, pneumonia, and otitis media when they get common respiratory infections such as colds. Children with asthma are especially in danger of having their conditions get worse when they are exposed to cigarette smoke. Smoking in rooms other than those which the children occupy is not a sufficient remedy.
Smoke gets into the ventilation system and is distributed throughout the building.
Therefore, no smoking should be allowed at any time in any home or building that children occupy. In every case, the laws and regulations of the city, county, and state in which the child care facility is located must be carefully followed even if they differ from these recommendations. All rights reserved.