https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:54:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014580 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 20:21:56 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 1014580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Only because of the noise. I think its a but wrong to stereotype people who ride motorcycles. They are just people who like things that move fast on 2 wheels. So what? It's not like the are pedo bikes. I have no problem with the people. The sound of bikes zooming past bugs me though, I don't know why. It just always has. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014571 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 20:16:05 +0000 sarac 1014571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since HD's target demographic is grandparents and mid life crisis men, no, I wouldn't mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014565 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 20:09:15 +0000 Cole 1014565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't mind as long as lo wasn't highly sensitive to noise (or I would at least keep that in mind to watch out for.) The child I nanny for would probably be really bothered by it but the little boy would think it was Disney World! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014557 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 20:05:25 +0000 deactivated_account 1014557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a bit overly concerned about a lot of things and that is one thing I don't think I'd like. Noise and otherwise. A lot of day cares by my house are on the corners of busy streets. I don't like that either. And I wouldn't want a day care Ina location where people could be hanging around and looking at the kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014555 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 20:03:11 +0000 cascademom 1014555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, because the average biker is typically in their 40-50s. Also, Harley dealerships and HOG groups are great community members. My dad's HOG group is amazing. Wouldn't worry me a bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014529 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 19:52:55 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1014529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes---but, not enough for it to be the deal breaker. I would just be irritated every time I dropped off/picked up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014472 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 19:33:32 +0000 Maysprout 1014472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It would bother me a lot and probably make me not send him there. I wouldn't want all the noise and exhaust while LO was outside playing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014464 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 19:31:04 +0000 shopaholic 1014464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The noise would bother me for sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014460 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 19:29:44 +0000 teamjse 1014460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The noise might be an issue but if the daycare has good windows and there's no sound while they are inside then it would be no big deal. The Harley dealership wouldn't bother me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014439 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 19:17:43 +0000 prettylizy 1014439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't worry about it. In the parking lot usually the bikes are going slowly and not revving their engines. Also from my expierence (DH's family) so much of the demographic for Harley owners are middle aged professionals!! FIL is an engineer and marathoner who loves a weekend on his bike. They are also super concious of their surroundings (you have to be when you're on a bike) and will likely be extra careful around the kiddos. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014414 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 19:03:30 +0000 DigAPony 1014414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted yes but only for the noise factor. Seems like it could disrupt nap times and also be bothersome on the playground. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014380 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 18:49:23 +0000 mrsmate 1014380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>FIL is a Harley-commuting lawyer, so I know not all Harley riders are thugs. However, Harleys are super loud! So I voted yes, it would bug me to have to listen to motorcycles all day long. But I'm assuming a certain amount of volume. Maybe this is a slow location. I'd bring it up with the DCP before I made a final dcision. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014348 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 18:35:16 +0000 sotofamilia 1014348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My neighbors are school teachers and own motorcycles, so it would bother me purely for the noise, not for the clientele. It depends on the proximity, but motorcycles can get LOUD, so I would probably keep looking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014324 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 18:23:28 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1014324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What are your other options? If you love the place then I would deal but if there was another option I would consider turning this one down for a better (quieter) place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014291 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 18:05:40 +0000 mrbee 1014291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would ask the parents and daycare teachers about the noise... if they say it's not an issue, then I'd be ok with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014287 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 18:04:05 +0000 lemondrop 1014287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have a problem with motorcycles, but my boy freaks out at loud noises like that and garbage trucks. I would take it into account, but it wouldn't be my deciding factor. If their program was strong and we felt it was a good fit we'd go with it provided there wasn't a meltdown every time one drove by. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014279 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:58:53 +0000 aprk 1014279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It would bother me but only bc I hate the sound of motorcycles myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014276 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:58:39 +0000 indi 1014276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would not be worried about it, particularly if you like the day care. </p> <p>The other bees already covered why there's no need to worry about a "stereotypical biker" so I won't rehash that. And generally, a motorcycle from the dealership is going to be factory and not going to have upgraded exhaust or baffles removed to make it really loud like you may hear at other times. The noise probably isn't loud enough or frequent enough to cause issues, or the daycare should have addresses it with a new fence or location. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014270 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:56:53 +0000 ShootingStar 1014270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't, because of the noise. I'm sure you can hear it inside, not just on the playground. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014256 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:49:29 +0000 pinkcupcake 1014256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I might think twice just bc of the noise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014252 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:47:59 +0000 sorrycharlie 1014252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>just want to clarify that when I voted yes, I meant noise and only noise, not because of the motorcyclists themselves.</p> <p>I've seen many, many complaints on my news feed by people about motorcycle noise, so I know I'm not the only one, lol! I seem to be the odd one out :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014250 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:47:38 +0000 sunny 1014250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DiamondEyes: @SugarplumsMom: @mrsjazz: @LazyLightning: Yes, that is very true! I even personally know 2-3 people who ride Harleys. I guess the 2 men who I saw riding just reminded me of Sons of Anarchy and reason momentarily went out the window :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014249 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:46:33 +0000 DillonLion 1014249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Only the noise would bother me. The type of clientele going to a dealership wouldn't sway me. Our daycare is across the street from a gas station and a liquor store. At least it isn't noisy lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014248 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:46:32 +0000 Andrea 1014248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first concern would be hearing loss from continual exposure to the loud noise! So it would depend on how loud it can get. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014244 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:44:22 +0000 woodentulip 1014244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would only worry about the noise. But MAN they can be loud. If it were something that happened every now and then it would be one thing, but so frequent would have me worried about the potential impact on children's hearing!</p> <p>I have a friend who works with hearing loss patients and she even said that some noisy children's toys can have an impact--and I feel like Harley's would be far louder!</p> <p>But if I couldn't find any other almost perfect spot? I would do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014239 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:41:39 +0000 LazyLightning 1014239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes due to the noise. I think the stereotypical Harley rider is not a big deal tho. A lot of them are patents/grandparents themselves! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014235 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:39:01 +0000 mrsjazz 1014235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. I think Harley's are cool. I have a couple of friends upstate who have owned them and they don't fit some sort of stereotype of looking like they are in a motorcycle gang. If it's a daycare you love, I don't see the problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014234 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:38:28 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1014234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not if everything else was right about the place. Plus, the people that can afford to drive Harley's are middle aged executives - those things are expensive! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014233 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:37:34 +0000 HellOnHeels 1014233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. If it was next to a convicted pedo, yes, but not an HD dealer.</p> <p>Also, please don't "stereotype" motorcycle riders. My family, including DH and I, all own and ride motorcycles as well as A LOT of our friends and extended family. The people who will be walking in and out of that dealership probably have families, a job and a life similar to yours... they just ride a motorcycle. Sorry, the topic irks me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-it-bother-you-if-your-los-daycare-was-next-to#post-1014231 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:36:28 +0000 Smurfette 1014231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would just worry about the noise when they are on the play ground. </p>