Sunscreen

[5 Little Monkeys]

There are people who choose not to use sunscreen for various reasons. I've never had a parent not want me to put ss on but I've had a couple who sent their own because they needed different brands/types than I offer. I do think ss on their child is a choice they are allowed to have. I worked in centres and I know we had at least one child who didn't get ss on but wore appropriate clothing for outdoors.

If I had a parent request NO sunscreen than I'd do what you are doing and get them to sign a policy stating why they chose this route, that they accept full responsibility of whatever consequences may occur and that they will try to send child in a "sun safe" outfit. (Or keep a couple appropriate spares at dc to change into)

For myself, a child with no ss wouldn't be a HUGE problem as I avoid long periods of time outdoors when the UV is high and especially during 11-3 when the sun is typically the hottest (I've even heard of 10-4 but that's not a good time for our schedule)

***just a sidenote on ss....remember that for it to be affective you need to apply at least 1/2-a full shot glass size of it and at least 30 minutes prior to going outside!