I've never heard of a home daycare getting an inspection unless there was a formal complaint, or if the daycare is under an agency. If under an agency, a home visitor will come to visit your home daycare once a month, and never the same time/day of the week.

Nicole - I don't believe I would pass inspection as well! Like you I have the basic plug covers and such, but I treat my daycare as a home, and not a daycare center.

The problem I have for play dates is that there is no play ground in our subdivision, and there's nothing in walking distance. I don't feel safe enough driving my kids around town (and insurance goes up with having daycare kids in the car), so I can't even go to the ELC in town! There are two other providers in this subdivision but they are full; and I legally cannot walk onto the property just to say hi and have a quick chat! It's crazyness, and very lonely.

Now, our subdivision is under review for having a park to be built in the future, but it also depends on how much it's going to be, how many people are willing to help out, etc. If all goes well, it might take up to 3-4 years to have it finished!!!