What would you do about vax refusing daycare

We adore our daycare provider. We were giddy to send our second kid to them. It is a small, nurturing in home care situation. However, they won’t get vaccinated against covid. Ideally they would get vaccinated. Any advice on gently and respectfully encouraging them to do this? 

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I would first ask what is making them hesitant to get the vaccine and provide resources from reputable sites like the CDC. Then maybe appeal to their conscience. If one of the kids got COVID and died or had serious illness, I imagine they'd feel awful. They may be part of a community that may have had historical and understandable distrust of medical providers too so maybe coming from mother to caretaker, the appeal will be stronger. It makes me wonder if they get their flu shot too. Unfortunately, this would be a deal breaker for me....

I think your chances of getting them to change their mind are nil. However, I think we all have a responsibility to protect our community, and I think talking to the unvaccinated is part of this responsibility. I would suggest that instead of trying to encourage them, you open a conversation. Talk about your experience with vaccination and covid. Ask them about why they are hesitant. Listen respectfully. Do not argue, counter, or discount. Use "I" messages and express your feelings, perhaps disappointment. Ask to revisit the conversation later. her 

The other possibility is get others to join the effort. Gather all the families that use the provider. Determine if you are all on the same page. Work together to get what you want. 

Pull out your kid and run. I assume they are probably anti mask as well. The Delta variant is a real deal. Your kid WILL get sick. It's just a matter of time. I would not risk it whatsoever for your child or for your whole family. Breakthroughs are the norm nowadays, vaccinated or not.

I personally would get another daycare ASAP. In my opinion a childcare provider that refuses vaccines is essentially saying they don't care about the health and safety of the children in their care. We toured a daycare at the beginning of the pandemic that refused to wear masks! I couldn't believe it. 

Vote with your feet and your dollars. Do you really want someone with this type of judgment caring for your kids?