Hi,

It must be hard to deal with that kind of situation. I strongly support the idea of a temporary front yard fence. But also, I was wondering if the government has a translation of a homedaycare general rules such as ratios etc. Many government information docs. Are translated and published in many languages.

If the people living around there has certain English language barriers there has to be information in their language (otherwise I wonder, how they did their legal papers to stay and live in Canada?)

Anyway, if you can get that translation printed you could always blame the "government Homedaycare policies in canada" rather than making it look that this is your doing.

And also you can post a time frame ie. 8 am to 5 pm. Daycare children only. And explain to the children and adults that you welcome their visit after 5:00 pm or weekends.

If you're dealing with children they most likely know English. Just be friendly and tell them to comeback later after 5pm or on the weekends they learn quick. Also you can invite the adults to join you when you're st the park or public areas.

Currently, you have an absolutely dangerous situation in your hands. 1. It is illegal to have many children in your property, 2. You can loose your insurance (read their policies) if anything happens in your property with paying clients or none you are responsible and liable.

Sometimes we are just pushed to make those though decisions. You're absolutely risking much moRe than "friendship" (in my view). And if they're really such good friends I'm sure they'll understand.