How Many???

[jenn]

I was registered for 5 years, and have been licensed for almost 2. My state got rid of registered care, and you cannot care for more than 1 non related kid without a license.

[small_steps]

I am going into my 3rd year as being licensed. I decided from the start that I wanted to be licensed because where I'm at you can keep 6 kids as registered but I need to keep more than that (single mom) so being licensed I can keep up to 12. Works for me!
There are lots of people in my town that are illegally operating as in texas you can't watch any child (except relatives) on a regular basis and not at least be listed with the state.

[Countrygal]

There are two choices in our state - licensing and state certification. I am state certified and hope to be licensed within the year (at least that's the goal..... happyface )

[mrsp'slilpeeps]

Legally Un- Licensed. Allowed to have 6 DCK's, not including my own.
3 under 3 yrs.

[quietpoet2004]

I am legally unlicensed.

[newtodaycare22]

I'm licensed. In my state (MD) you have to be licensed to take even 1 kid that's not a relative (for more than 20 hours of care a month).

[GoodKarma]

Another licensed Marylander here!

[themoorethemerrier]

Here in NY you can be a registered fdc for 6 plus 2, and licensed gfdc for 12 plus 2.

I'm gfdc (12 plus 2) since last month.

[Mary Poppins]

Also legally unlicensed for up to 6 and sadly, I exceed the practically non-existent safety standards set by the state for those who are licensed.

[MissK]

I am licensed. Doesn't pay here to not be. Can only watch 1 family without one.

Same here - only allowed one family un-licensed. I am currently taking on one family until I am licensed

[DCBlessings27]

I was registered for 5 years, and have been licensed for almost 2. My state got rid of registered care, and you cannot care for more than 1 non related kid without a license.

I wasn't ever registered. I've been licensed for 3 years. We can't even watch 1 child who isn't related to us if it's on a regular schedule. It has to be less than 20 hours per week and not on a regular basis. They got rid of registered care because we had some children die in daycares and because KS had scored a 0 on the national test/poll (whatever it's called). Now, we have to be licensed and new regulations must be in compliance starting May 1st. We have had a bunch of unlicensed daycares pop up since the state required licensing.