https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:48:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycares-and-vaccinations#post-567481 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:47:41 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 567481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crunchymama: could one of the moms who shares your views watch your child? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycares-and-vaccinations#post-567479 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:42:49 +0000 crunchymama 567479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wheres_c: @Honeybee: @mrsjazz: I know quite a number of families within 30 minutes who share my views on vaccinations however they ALL are SAHM's who homeschool their children. Not a one of them works outside the home.</p> <p>@mrbee: @Honeybee: @Lozza: @lawbee11: Regarding religious reasons: it is not a common belief in my religion, it's religious for me but not for those who believe the same as I. I do know some families who are of the same faith and practice the same beliefs on vaccines too, but it's not something my faith outright prohibits. </p> <p>@wheres_c: I'm going to consider a nanny share. I'm honestly not quite sure how to go about finding one though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycares-and-vaccinations#post-567163 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:48:05 +0000 wheres_c 567163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would check with some local daycares and make sure. I went to my first mommy and me class today, and while not the same...it was held at a daycare.<br /> There were no questions about vaccinations, which is kind of surprising.<br /> I know when I checked into daycares (decided to SAHM/WAHM) not all of them mentioned children needing to be vaccinated. I would ask them.</p> <p>Honestly though, I respect your decision not to vaccinate (we are delaying &amp; omitting some) HOWEVER, day care may not the best option for you if your child isn't vaccinated....especially early on. I would be worried that your child might pick something up from the other children. (Not sure how that works - Not a doctor. )</p> <p>My pediatrician felt comfortable delaying/omitting vax because LO was not in daycare. She said she would have recommended them if he was in daycare. </p> <p>Are there any attachment parenting/crunchy parenting groups that you could ask for recommendations? How about a nanny-share? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycares-and-vaccinations#post-566949 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:42:05 +0000 Honeybee 566949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about advertising in your church for a caregiver? Maybe a SAHM that shares your religious views would be willing to watch your kid(s) for the price you'd pay for daycare?</p> <p>Eta: or maybe other families in your church can you some recs on daycares that will take unvaccinated children? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycares-and-vaccinations#post-566923 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:31:21 +0000 Lozza 566923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd also imagine that an in-home care situation would be a lot more likely to be amenable to this- I don't think you'll have much luck with bigger daycare centers. I agree with Mr. Bee that if part of your reasoning is religious, your place of worship seems like a good place to start for suggestions and more info. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycares-and-vaccinations#post-566876 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:20:36 +0000 lawbee11 566876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All of the daycares in our area require vaccinations. I think that because a majority of people vaccinate (at least where I live), daycares would risk losing a lot of business by allowing non-vaccinated children to attend. Do you know anyone with similar beliefs? I think your best bet would be a nanny share with another family that also doesn't vaccinate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycares-and-vaccinations#post-566870 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:19:08 +0000 honeybear 566870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am fairly certain that you can seek a religious exemption from the state, as the public health requirements for daycares are a matter of state law. I don't have any experience with that process, so I am not sure how difficult that would be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycares-and-vaccinations#post-566867 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:17:42 +0000 mrbee 566867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I believe requirements differ by state:<br /> <a href="http://www2a.cdc.gov/nip/schoolsurv/schImmRqmt.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www2a.cdc.gov/nip/schoolsurv/schImmRqmt.asp</a></p> <p>Some states allow exemptions for parents "conscientiously opposed" to vaccination (or to those who have a medical reason). If it's a religious concern, maybe talk to your local church/mosque/synagogue/other to see how their members handle it.</p> <p>Hopefully you can find a childcare solution for the toddler tears; just a note though that you would need to get a clear exemption before your kids reach school age (unless you home school). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycares-and-vaccinations#post-566853 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:14:20 +0000 mrsjazz 566853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no experience with this, but I don't think there's a way to get around that rule. Do you think you could find other parents in your area who aren't/haven't vaccinated their children and ask them what they've done OR possibly do a nanny share or some kind of daycare co-op with them? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycares-and-vaccinations#post-566840 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:09:46 +0000 crunchymama 566840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a frequent poster but since this is a controversial topic I prefer to stay incognito.</p> <p>{DISCLAIMER: I am NOT looking for a debate on whether to vaccinate or not and I will not respond if someone tries to start something... that is not the intention of this post. Please respect my stance on this issue. Thank you.}</p> <p>I might be returning to work shortly, just hammering out the details... and I had a thought: pretty much all daycares require children to be fully vaccinated.</p> <p>I totally understand that and respect it but due to personal and religious preferences, I do not vaccinate my children at all and certainly do not plan to.</p> <p>But now I'm at a loss as far as childcare options go. Is there a way to get around that rule? We wouldn't be able to afford a nanny so that option is out. </p> <p>Anyone else not vax and run into this issue? I haven't actually contacted any daycares about it, but I'm sure it would come up as many require vaccination documents for enrollment.</p> <p>Thanks in advance! </p>