Do you know of any allergin free daycare centres in Torono, Thornhill or Vaughan? My son has severe food allergies to milk, eggs, barley and peanuts.
2007-01-08 04:04:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Thank you for the people who are giving serious answers
As for "your_name", don't you think I would love to stay home with my son if I could? Unfortunately we need this thing...perhaps you have heard of it...it's called "money" you know...to pay the bills and for food? Your answer just hurts...it already kills me that I can't be with him...thanks for rubbing that in...
2007-01-08 04:45:46 · update #1
Every daycare center in the US has to provide accommodations for children with special needs, including provisions for children with special food/dietary needs. Make sure to discuss this with the director at each center you interview to find out up front what their policy is. At my center (So. CAL) we have to list all a child's allergies (all classrooms get a copy, in case the child moves rooms) and we have a "nut free" center. We don't serve peanuts or anything with peanuts in it that the children eat at school. In extreme cases, where the child has a special diet (gluten free, etc) or has extreme allergies, the parent is usually asked if they want to bring the child's snacks, etc that we would normally give at school, so they are only eating food from their lunchpail. This eliminates the worry on both ends that the child will inadvertantly be given something harmful to eat. Perhaps look into centers for children with disabilities/ special needs for your child, for a greater likelihood that the staff is used to dealing with severe allergies, etc. Also make sure that the staff has an epi-pen on hand at all times for your child. Ask your doctor to provide one for your child's daycare center adn make sure the staff is trained in how to use it. It can mean the difference between life and death for your child if they ever have a situation where your child needs a shot of epinephrine. A good center should be vigilant about their allergy lists, medical records and not act as though you are being an irritant when it comes to your child's life. You should be able to get a good sense of what the staff feels about children with special needs when you talk with the director.
2007-01-08 11:49:01 · answer #1 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may just come down to you finding a day care center that you trust and like and then making all his meals at home and send them with him each day. A lot of day cares are more peanut conscience than they used to be, but it is extremely difficult for them to accommodate extreme allergy situations. I taught preschool and worked in several day care centers and after school care situations and all them allowed parents to send in food from home if there was an allergy issue. You just have to be clear with the staff and ask that they communicate the allergy issue with the other parents in the class so that if anyone were to bring in let's say a birthday snack to share, your son would hopefully be able to participate. A simple note as a reminder to each family would not be a big deal, "Please remember that we have a child with food allergies to milk, eggs, barley and peanuts, in our class. Keep this in mind when choosing a snack to send in to share with the class". I had one mother once that gave me a box of cookies to keep in my closet at school that were just in case someone did send in something that her son could not eat, he had more allergies than your son, that way he wouldn't feel left out of the fun. They may even be willing to negotiate the child care fees since you would be providing his meals. Good luck.
2007-01-08 07:09:54 · answer #2 · answered by disneychick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At our day care all rooms are "penaut free rooms" but as far as other food alergies it gets complicated. You may have to always provide all his food (lunch and snacks) and make sure that they don't give him any other food. They will have to watch him so the other kids dont "share" their snacks with him. Good luck!
2007-01-08 04:14:42 · answer #3 · answered by HIDY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU are not going to find one anywhere in the US. My son is allergic to eggs, peas, peanut, beans, soy. You have to go talk to them and tell them what will happend and tell them they are going to have to make your childs room a peanut free room. They have to do this even in schools and they will work with you.
2007-01-08 04:07:47 · answer #4 · answered by splashykp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister in law had the same problem with her son. He is allergic to nuts, all dairy, wheat, and most gluten's. Her mother ended up watching them.
Good luck.
2007-01-08 04:38:30 · answer #5 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋