Vaccination Exemptions and Preschool/Moms-Day-Out

My sons go to private school and they gave me no pushback when I provided them the form. If you act as if you are uncertain as to whether it is acceptable, then they might give you problems. Any school that claims that they follow the state guidelines for vaccinations (which is likely the vast majority) should accept the form, since the exemption form is provided by the. That form is intended for private schools, daycares, etc. as well as public schools. I also use it for summer camps for my kids and again, haven't had a problem.

If it is an official, notarized, unexpired form, they legally have to accept it. That would be discrimination if they did not. Child care licensing regulations specifically state that legal exemptions are acceptable in lieu of immunization records. My understanding is that they would be opening themselves up to a lawsuit if they denied enrollment on that basis.

I believe that even private schools are required to accept them, but I'm not sure. My children have been in church MDO, church preschools, public school, and now private academic school, and we have never had a problem with the exemption form being accepted. A few remarks and looks, but no objections. Stay calm, firm and cheerful!

i think the private schools have the option to refuse admission. you prob need to check with the individual programs you are interested in.