https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 28 May 2026 23:39:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-wants-a-birth-certificate#post-1977583 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:24:00 +0000 pinkcupcake 1977583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our preschool didn't ask for it. </p> <p>@Chuckles: birth certificates are public records so anyone would be able to get a copy from the state. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-wants-a-birth-certificate#post-1977461 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 16:42:15 +0000 CakeLady 1977461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also, in Illinois. We just started daycare and they required a copy of DS's birth certificate. It is a DCFS requirement. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-wants-a-birth-certificate#post-1961091 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:11:47 +0000 Mommy Finger 1961091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chuckles: I'm in Illinois and I don't remember having to supply it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-wants-a-birth-certificate#post-1961032 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 09:50:31 +0000 Chuckles 1961032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, everyone! I'm in Illinois so maybe it's state law here too. I was just a little worried since obviously there's a lot that can go wrong if someone gets a hold of it who shouldn't have it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-wants-a-birth-certificate#post-1960891 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 08:31:58 +0000 NeekieRose 1960891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had to provide one. Didn't know it was the law, but we are in Virginia too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-wants-a-birth-certificate#post-1960888 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 08:30:35 +0000 LittlePinkHouses 1960888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had to provide one--it's a state law in Virginia. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-wants-a-birth-certificate#post-1960886 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 08:29:42 +0000 hellobeeboston 1960886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did not have to provide one either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-wants-a-birth-certificate#post-1960840 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 07:44:50 +0000 Adira 1960840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did not have to provide one for our daycare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-wants-a-birth-certificate#post-1960838 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 07:43:47 +0000 My Only Sunshine 1960838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Might depend on your state and the type of daycare. We're in Indiana and my daughter was at a fairly large daycare center. We had to provide a copy of the birth certificate and they said it was required by the state. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-wants-a-birth-certificate#post-1960820 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 07:13:55 +0000 Dandelion 1960820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did for preschool and elementary school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-wants-a-birth-certificate#post-1960741 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 02:03:56 +0000 PurplePeony 1960741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't have to supply one. Did they give a reason why they need it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-wants-a-birth-certificate#post-1960732 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 01:23:48 +0000 Corduroy 1960732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've been to three daycares and I haven't provided a birth certificate. Is it to verify birthday for adult:child ratios? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-wants-a-birth-certificate#post-1960697 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 23:42:47 +0000 78h2o 1960697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think so? However, that is only based on my experience with two centers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-wants-a-birth-certificate#post-1960694 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 23:36:41 +0000 Chuckles 1960694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is starting daycare this week, and they are asking for a copy of his birth certificate. Is that normal? </p>