Ive always found watching small children blow out birthday candles more than slightly nauseating. When I worked at Macdonalds, they had a 'display' cake for blowing out candles and a fresh one brought out for cutting and eating.   Explain to me why the chidlren at daycare/school need candles anyway. Sing happy birthday, have a piece of cake, all done. Ive known schools to ask not to bring in cakes due to the loss of time in the whole singing/cutting anyway. And I see no problem with removing the whole deal. Want cake, have a birthday party.

Yep, I agree. They have a cake at home or at their party so no need for another at school.