Radon Testing for Schools, Classrooms and Childcare Facilities 
RADON & CO helps school administrators, childcare operators, private schools, religious schools, parent boards, and facility teams coordinate professional radon testing for classrooms, childcare centers, campuses, and educational buildings.
Why schools and childcare centers test
The clearest data point on this comes from the EPA's own 1990 National School Radon Survey: it found that nearly one in five schools nationwide had at least one schoolroom with a short-term radon level above the 4 pCi/L action level, and the EPA has estimated that more than 70,000 schoolrooms in use have elevated short-term levels. EPA recommends that all schools be tested, but — and this matters for accuracy — that's a recommendation, not a federal or Maryland state mandate; Maryland does not currently have a statewide law requiring schools or licensed childcare centers to test for radon. That gap between "recommended" and "required" is exactly why testing tends to be proactive: a school or childcare operator that tests isn't checking a compliance box, they're actually finding out a number that federal guidance says is worth knowing but that no one is otherwise required to produce.
Best-fit buildings
- Private schools
- Religious schools
- Childcare and daycare centers
- Montessori programs
- Ground-contact classrooms
- Administrative and facility buildings
Testing plan
School projects should be planned around occupied rooms, access, school schedules, ground-contact areas, reporting needs, and communication with administrators or facility teams. Ground-contact classrooms — the ones EPA's survey found most likely to test high — are typically the priority testing locations in a multi-room building.
Reports for administrators
RADON & CO provides clear electronic documentation that can be kept in the school's facility or indoor air quality records.
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
Is radon testing required for schools or childcare centers in Maryland?
No. The EPA recommends that all schools be tested — its 1990 National School Radon Survey found nearly one in five schools had at least one room above the 4 pCi/L action level — but this is a recommendation, not a Maryland state mandate for schools or licensed childcare centers.
How long does a professional radon test take?
Most short-term professional radon tests run for at least 48 hours. RADON & CO places a digital continuous radon monitor, retrieves it after the test window, and provides a clear electronic report.
How much does residential radon testing cost?
Residential radon testing in Montgomery County is $125. Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Howard County, and select surrounding areas typically start at $125 depending on distance, access, and scheduling.
Do you test for real estate transactions?
Yes. RADON & CO is built for real estate timelines and can coordinate with agents, authorized access, closed-house conditions, and electronic reporting.
Do you test commercial properties?
Yes. RADON & CO supports commercial radon testing for multifamily buildings, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, schools, childcare centers, property portfolios, and HUD-related projects.
Do you provide mitigation?
No. RADON & CO specializes exclusively in independent radon testing. If elevated radon levels are detected, we can help explain your results and recommend contacting a qualified radon mitigation professional. To avoid conflicts of interest, NRPP-certified radon measurement professionals are not permitted to perform mitigation on properties they test.