Hi,
I've just started my home daycare and am wondering about pros and cons of mixed ages vs. similar ages. I have a 5-year-old girl who is in school half-days, 2-year-old girl who can tend to be a bit clingy, have just signed on an easygoing 3-year-old boy, and am only taking one more child, possibly a 1-year-old boy, but have a feeling that the 1-year-old could change the dynamics quite a bit. What are you preferences and experiences when it comes to mixed ages and/or genders (I have girls and know many boys can be a bit more lively, but dont' have lots of experience with lively boys).
Thanks!