Originally Posted by singasong:
Yes, it was word of mouth communication. I ad called in and earlier and talked about the allergies. I am looking for other care.
I am in a really small tows where daycare providers arent many. The deposit was the last thing on my mind, my concern for my daughters safety is prime.
I just felt it was discrimination on the basis of a child having an allergy that is not under her control. It is unfair to say "We prefer kids without any allergies!" which is what they did.
Some allergies are covered under ADA rules/laws and cannot be used as a reason to deny enrollment and the laws on which ones are pretty specific so you could definitely check into that but honestly, I wouldn't want my child in the care of someone that really didn't want to provide services.
For allergies and food limitations/requirements that are not severe and/or life threatening or are simply a choice.....those are not covered under ADA laws and a provider can choose to not provide services at any time.