Hi Inspired,
It will be operating out of my home. My granddaughter and the new baby do not count as my own, unfortunately, so they need to be counted as part of my 5 children UNLESS my daughter is on-site. She can be here with her own children, she just can't leave them with me. I have reserved a spot for my granddaughter until the spring. After that, I have 3 days a week with an extra spot (so only 4 children those days) so that I can take either my granddaughter or the baby for some time those days if my daughter cannot be here. I was very careful to check that out since my prime motivation is to be with my grandchildren, and I want to be sure there is a spot for at least one of them on days my daughter may have appointments. Most days she will be here once she is on mat leave, and if she stays home with her newborn, I do have a spot for my granddaughter until the baby is 4 months old. If I am ill and she needs to run the daycare on her own, I would still be here (just stuck in my bedroom moaning and whining and drinking chicken soup....)
I do appreciate the input though!!!! I have gained such wisdom from this forum, not sure how to express my thanks except to become an awesome provider and turn around and advise the newbies once I'm more experienced!