Unvaccinated at daycare

Seeking feedback from parents who vaccine are concerned about the measles outbreak

I recently toured a daycare I initially selected for my infant. Since I first toured while pregnant back in November, I wanted to see the facility again now that she’s here.

The first tour was before measles outbreak, so vaccines weren’t on my radar.

At yesterday’s tour I asked about their vaccination policy, and added I would like to know if all children and staff are vaccinated.

The director shared there are 3 children with exemptions (unvaccinated).

The daycare is not big and has a total capacity of 63.

My daughter would be joining at 4.5 months while still too young for the measles vaccine.

This is in Central Texas.

With 3 unvaccinated plus 8-10 unvaccinated infants (capacity of infant room / those too young for MMR), the vaccination rate of the facility falls below 95%.

Is the unvaccinated few something that is just difficult to avoid nowadays?

Would this be a deal breaker for you?

Appreciate any insights.

Update: Thank you all for sharing your insights. This discussion really encouraged me to be proactive and protective of my child’s health. I called all the daycares we are waitlisted for and found: - the center associated with the university has a ZERO exemption policy - the Montessori school confirmed they do have children there with exemptions but would not disclose how many, only that none of them are in the infant room - the center associated with a church was happy to report to me that all are fully vaccinated and they currently have no exemptions

In short, I suppose it is up to the centers if they will honor the exemptions? Regardless, I will find a care solution that doesn’t include exposure to unvaccinated children.

Scary tjmes! Stay safe y’all 💗