Thanks Inspired. You are confirming what I found. Two daycare providers can meet at each other's homes as long as the total is no more than 5 children plus their own. I've had to come to terms with the fact that my beloved granddaughter does not count as my own LOL I agree the whole system is illogical... I can meet any number of dcp's and children at the local park, but in my own yard, which is safe and has a bathroom nearby, nope.... crazy.
I realize from a pure income perspective, what we are doing is a bit strange, but the income is not the first priority for us. It's definitely second, and we want to make a profit, but this was a way for both of us to be with my grandkids, and each other. We are best friends, and love doing things together, and I think having two adults for the children will enable us to do some really fun things. Who knows, maybe my daughter will open her own daycare down the road and we'll both do this as a career, but for now, with her having two little ones of her own, she wants a part-time income that enables her to be with her own children, and so do I (want to be with her own children LOL).
Diane