I'm just starting out and from the outset wanted to have a small group (2DCK + own 2kids) so that I could really give the most attention to each of them.

I've ended up with 2 full-day and 1 half-day children and am feeling like I'm a ringleader of a 3-ring circus and just doing crowd control all day, not having much quality time with them as individuals or as the group.

It's really hard to tell if this is just my initial reaction as I start homecare, or is it the fact that they are still transitioning?

I'd love to hear from people who have tried/considered smaller vs. larger groups of kids. Experiences, advice, encouragement?

TIA