How Many DCKs Do You Have?

[GKJNIGMN]

My city limits me to 4 besides my own. I have a total of 6 on various schedules plus my own 3.

DS - 9
DD - 6
DS - 3

DCG - 5
DCG - 3
DCB - 2
DCB - 2
DCB - 18 months
DCG - 18 Months

[Blackcat31]

Are the regs different in different parts of the state?

According to my regs for Registered Texas home providers if you have 3 dcks under 17 months old, and 3 dcks between 18mo and 5 years, then you can only have 1 school age child for a total maximum of 7 children at anytime. Your own children count.

Unless I am reading this wrong, it says the providers own children do NOT count in ratios

https://www.daycare.com/texas/

[CedarCreek]

Unless I am reading this wrong, it says the providers own children do NOT count in ratios

https://www.daycare.com/texas/

That is confusing because in my minimum standards book it says that they do. And my licensor has told me the same thing numerous times.

[MCC]

I am licensed by the state, and have an a assistant.

kids:

8 month DCB
5 month DCG
3 month DCB
2 month DCG

2 yo DCG
3 yo DCG
3 yo DCG

[Blackcat31]

That is confusing because in my minimum standards book it says that they do. And my licensor has told me the same thing numerous times.

You may very well be correct.

I clicked on your minimum standards manual (on the SAME page as the link I posted earlier)
and beginning on page 49, it says you may never have more than 7 children on site INCLUDING your own children if you have 3 under 17 months and 3 between 18mos and school age.

Weird AND confusing. :confused:

Here is the min standards manual https://www.daycare.com/texas/texas_...licensing.html

[CedarCreek]

Also, I am noticing that it says that the providers children do not count under the LICENSED table.

PP is not licensed, she is registered. As am I.

I have attached a page regarding ratio for registered home providers in Texas. This is straight out of my Minimum Standards book. Notice the last column states "including the providers own children"

ETA:

I posted before I saw your reply, BC. Sorry! Yes, I agree it is confusing!

Also, I edited the attachment for easier viewing

[Laurel]

I am licensed as required by my county (not my state).

I am allowed 6 but prefer to watch 3 (semi retired).

Grandson-3
DCG-2
DCB-(3 days a week) 11 months

A very occasional drop in or two.

Laurel

I used to watch my limit of 6 for many years. No assistant. Used to have one for several years but very part time.

[Blackcat31]

Also, I am noticing that it says that the providers children do not count under the LICENSED table.

PP is not licensed, she is registered. As am I.

I have attached a page regarding ratio for registered home providers in Texas. This is straight out of my Minimum Standards book.

We must have been typing at the same time.

Registered, certified, licensed, type A or type B......wowza.....all the state standards are super confusing.

It's like someone said "Hey, let's be as confusing and vague as we possibly can" And goodness sakes if one state can't simply be similar to another... it sure would be easier for everyone.

Maybe the goal was keeping us in a constant state of confusion so they can make up rules or interpret them as they see fit. ::

[CedarCreek]

We must have been typing at the same time.

Registered, certified, licensed, type A or type B......wowza.....all the state standards are super confusing.

It's like someone said "Hey, let's be as confusing and vague as we possibly can" And goodness sakes if one state can't simply be similar to another... it sure would be easier for everyone.

Maybe the goal was keeping us in a constant state of confusion so they can make up rules or interpret them as they see fit. ::

Yes, I think that was the goal! ::

I am not trying to call PP out, I just would hate to hear that she got in BIG trouble for being above ratio. That would really stink.

[jenboo]

I am legally unlicensed and can have 4 kids. I am working on becoming licensed and then i will be able to have 6 total (4 under 2, 2 under 1).
No assistant

DCG 5
DCG 4 (niece)
DCB 1.5
DCB 1

Drop Ins:
DCB 4 months
DCB 1.5
DCB 2

[momofsix]

I can have 6 at a time. I have:
After school only
dcb 9
dcb 7
dcg 6

regular hours:
dcb 5
dcb 5
dcg 5
dcg 3
dcg 3
dcb 3
dcb 2
dcb 2
dcb 9mo
dcb 5mo

[jojosmommy]

I am allowed 8 under school age, 3 under 2, and 10 total unless I have 1 infant then I can have 12 total.

I have:

Ds 4
Dd 2
Dcg 5 months
Dcg 8 months
Dcg 1
Dcg 2
Dcg 3
Dcg 4
Dcg 4
Dcb 5 ( missed kindy cut off)
Dcg 1st grade
Dcg 2nd grade

Everyone except one is on a 3 or 4 day a week rotation so I have anywhere between 4 and 10 per day. Some days 12 if all stars align and one SA comes for 45 min in AM and a different SA comes for 45 min in pm!

[jenn]

I am licensed. I have 6 daycare kids, plus my school age daughter.

My daughter-5
DCG-3
DCG-2
DCG-2
DCB-13months
DCB-10months
DCB-2months

I do not have a hired/paid assistant.

However, my husband has 1 day off each week and he helps out on that day. He is home by mid afternoon everyday, and helps with daycare while I homeschool our daughter. He legally has all of the qualifications to be a provider.

[Blackcat31]

I am allowed 8 under school age, 3 under 2, and 10 total unless I have 1 infant then I can have 12 total.

I have:

Ds 4
Dd 2
Dcg 5 months
Dcg 8 months
Dcg 1
Dcg 2
Dcg 3
Dcg 4
Dcg 4
Dcb 5 ( missed kindy cut off)
Dcg 1st grade
Dcg 2nd grade

Everyone except one is on a 3 or 4 day a week rotation so I have anywhere between 4 and 10 per day. Some days 12 if all stars align and one SA comes for 45 min in AM and a different SA comes for 45 min in pm!

What class is your license? Just curious as you are only allowed 8 under school age?

I am licensed as a C-3 but operate as a C-2 instead.

I have 10 kids under school age and 2 school age kids (that do not go to school). So I have 12 kids daily. I am not required to have a second adult or helper while operating as a C-2 but the ratios and second adult/assistants change when I operate as a C-3.

I am limited to no more than 2 under 2 years of age.

[melonieb]

I am registered with the state and legally allowed to have 12 kids. I currently have 9 including my 2 kids. No I have no assistant to help til after 4pm when hubby comes home. All kids are gone by 6:30

Dd-8
Ds-7
DCG-7
DCB-3
DCB-1 year this Saturday
DCG- 20months
DCG- 3
DCG-6months
DCG-8months

Are the regs different in different parts of the state?

According to my regs for Registered Texas home providers if you have 3 dcks under 17 months old, and 3 dcks between 18mo and 5 years, then you can only have 1 school age child for a total maximum of 7 children at anytime. Your own children count.

During the day I have 2 under 17months and 3 between 20months and 3 years. Only before and after school I have all kids. My first family leaves as soon as I get back from picking one school age up.