Small Playroom - Will it Work?

[Pestle]

Addendum

We all had to make do when we opened our family day cares, and that's why there are so many helpful hints in this thread about fitting into a small room. But you've got a golden opportunity to assess what's most critical and what will make you happiest in your daily operations, and go out and buy a house that creates no barriers to those critical and comfort functions. Don't buy a house that makes you bend over backwards to force it to function as a day care.

[daycare]

Addendum

We all had to make do when we opened our family day cares, and that's why there are so many helpful hints in this thread about fitting into a small room. But you've got a golden opportunity to assess what's most critical and what will make you happiest in your daily operations, and go out and buy a house that creates no barriers to those critical and comfort functions. Don't buy a house that makes you bend over backwards to force it to function as a day care.

I agree with this. I had to make due with what we have now and I love it. I wouldn't go back to a huge space if you paid me more money. We have less accidents, arguments and mess.
We are close in proximity, but not too close that gives us the ability to provide good supervision.
I'm moving again to a house 3x this size of what I live in now, but I'm keeping the daycare the same size.

If you can afford the house and you love it, not like it ...LOVE IT. Go for it. You will find a way to make it work. You will get creative and build in the space to make it your own. If money allows, you can always build on to your home.

[Meeko]

My state requires 35 square feet per child if they're in just one room--and I like having a big space with a quiet corner for the main playroom. (It's the former closet with the door taken off!)

You may end up unhappy with it if you buy this house, since this is the space you'll be spending most of your time in all day.

Same room requirements here in Utah too.

[Pestle]

If you can afford the house and you love it, not like it ...LOVE IT. Go for it. You will find a way to make it work.

Just remember that a house is often a bigger commitment than a spouse! Make sure you aren't marrying him because he's hunky and you believe you can change him, is what I'm saying. If the house is gorgeous but not easy to operate a day care in, swipe left.

[dreamer]

Idea -- start off very small, so that the little room is enough.
Save up and expand the house. happyface