Why Should Our Kids Not Be Counted In Numbers

[Crystal]

Pros of provider's own children NOT being counted in numbers:

For provider - can care for more paying children, resulting in higher income. Child can have friends over, though I think the friends would count in the numbers anyway.

For licensing and other children in care - NONE.

Cons of provider's own child not counting in numbers:

for provider - taking on additional paying clients and having higher ratios, in addition to own children results in heavier work load, more likely to burn out

Licensing and other children in care - higher probability of provider being stretched to thin, more likely to have issues arise such as injuries to children in care. Less space per child because more children = more use of existing space. Because of higher ratios, licensing would have to be more diligent about unannounced inspections, etc. which may require licensing to hire additional staff and use more resources. Children in care would recieve less individualized and one-on-one attention due to higher ratios. Larger group may result in a more "chaotic" atmosphere, which is stressful for children and the provider.

[jojosmommy]

I can't say I have any personal experience with this but my neighbor does. She does daycare and has 5 kids. Her oldest one has special needs and has a full time PCA while at home. Lic still requires her to count him in numbers. Her oldest kids also like to play in their backyard with friends. If each of her three older kids had one friend over and her son was home (with his PCA mind you) she would be allowed 2 dck. 2! Her oldest kids are old enough to stay in the fully fenced yard, use the rest room on their own, feed themselves snack, for the majority take care of their personal and interpersonal needs.

Because of lic she can not allow her own kids to have their friends over-or she would be over lic rules. So never can her kids plan a sleep over where the kids come home from school with hers.

I do however agree with whomever said the rules are for everyone, not a case by case thing and lic does not know your house, your kids, your situation. One person could take a rule where their kids were exempt and mistreat it, causing other peoples kids real harm.

I think your kids need to be counted in the ratio (not matter how stinky that may be for you) for the safety of everyone.