I have never had a problem with my animals and I have quite a few. most are outside..(farm animals) which the parents love the idea of..lots of fun for the kids to watch and help care for. I also have two dogs and a cat, had three dogs but one went to live on a bigger farm (needed more of a job ) I even have free roaming chickens and roosters in my yard where the children run and play, they love it and parents don't say a word! When they come to me they know where I am located (rural) and what to expect. When I get a call I always make sure that is one of my first questions for them....."do you have allergies to animals?" if so, this is not the right choice for you....my animals are my family. I alter a ton for the Day Care but the line is drawn at the effect of all members of the family...human or animal. Family comes first!