I think accomodating my own child who is a vegetarian, I am just so used to making different meals. I know probably for the majority this is a major hassle and a lot of extra work, but I don't find it to be stressful, and generally it means the whole group will eat better because they won't have those quick fix crackers or finger foods that contain common allergens. There really isn't any extra work for me, other than making sure that the child is out of arms length from others at meal times.

The biggest obsticle is outside food. Those sneaky parents who don't think, sending their kids with little baggies of cheerios, or finishing a bagel and of course the dredded timbit they eat in the car on the way over. I have written letters previously about not feeding their children peanut butter before they come to daycare and making sure they have washed their hands thoroughly with soap and water before leaving the house to make sure there are no remnants of food left on them. Ultimately I don't have control over this and some parents apparantly just don't give a damm about others. I plan to speak face to face with each parent and get them to sign an agreement. I will also add my additional allergy policy to the newcomers contract, if they choose to come, stating that I am in no way liable if their child has any reaction minor, severe or life threatening. Parent's don't have to agree to it, but its still the same expectations as the school will have from them so I am not asking to much IMO. I promise to keep their child safe so they should respect the other families needs for their safety to be accomodated.

Other than this though, its no big deal. I suppose because I have a background in healthcare, I am used to things and am very logical around it versus panicking. I do however need to be sure that my laibility waivers are up do date, very specific and would hold up if anything should happen. A lot of people would think that its not worth the liability but I say put yourself in the others shoes. Wouldn't you like to meet someone willing to accomodate you??