Older Kids

[Josiegirl]

I have a love/hate relationship with each age group. It's so much easier without mixing in the ages though, then you can cater to that particular age group. Right now with 1 speed crawler, although he took about 6 steps yesterday while momma was picking up!)and a 20 mo who is into *everything*, plus 4 prek dcks, it's so hard. I've looked back and realize we haven't done a lot of special activities because of choking hazards or littles getting into paint, glue, etc.
Last summer when I had 4 dcks, aged 6-10, I know they were soo bored here. Especially if they didn't care for younger ones.

[Rainbow]

With my licensing we have to have at least 2 school age kids. 1 of those is my own, so it's never rough for me. I was thinking about doing an all SA summer. Maybe I should reconsider? ::

I don't get it. How could that ever work? If you lose a SA and now only have 1 SA, then you're what - out of luck? All 6 of your other kids now need to fine new daycare? :confused::confused:

[sharlan]

I don't get it. How could that ever work? If you lose a SA and now only have 1 SA, then you're what - out of luck? All 6 of your other kids now need to fine new daycare? :confused::confused:

No, we are licensed for 6, but are allowed to have 2 additional school aged kids for a total of 8.

We can have all 8 school aged kids. But our max for preschool is 6. Only 2 if this can be under 24 months.

[sharlan]

Double post

[CityGarden]

She’s in CA. I think she means, *no more than* two SA, which is how licensing works here.

Yes this is how I took it... I am in CA with a small license since I have no interest in SA care I just tell parents I am licensed for six per day.