I'm a firm believer in honesty! I agree that there should be lines between work and personal life too. Although, I do tend to get very friendly with my daycare families and would consider some of the Mom's as friends once care was done for their child...until then...I try to keep it as professional and friendly as possible. I do birthday parties for the kids at the daycare. We buy them a little gift and card from myself and my family...and then the little ones all make and decorate cards to send home a couple days before their birthday I would tell the truth, that as much as you would love to come to the party, you think its best that you keep daycare away from your personal life. Just my opinion though.