The rules about subs vary province to province. Here, we can have a sub, or another helper, but we cannot increase our numbers with extra adults. In Canada, if you determine someone's work location (your day home/house), their hours of work (based on your scheduled need for a sub), the tasks they perform in their job, then they are your employee. That then brings into play Labor Standards rules including paying them at least min wage, CPP contributions etc. I don't make min wage after expenses so bringing in a sub costs me more than the day care pays so I'm running at a loss every hour I pay them. It's not viable.

I think many feel that "being your own boss" means only accountable to yourself but it's never been true. When you are self employed, every single customer you have is your boss and has expectations and demands.

It's is a hard decision. I have been open since 2007 and this year, I'm at the end too I think. I will go for interviews, and if and when I get a job that I want to have, then I will give notice and close.