I would suggest that if your children have a diagnosed immunity disorder of some sort that maybe a home daycare isn't right for you. However, we also have to remember that they will run into the same kids at school too. Snaughty noses rubbed on jackets and arms, boys spit, dirty hands on handles and washrooms! UGH! It's hard to keep our kids away from illness and it seems like you have had your share.

If there isn't a diagnosed immunity issue and you children just seem to pick up colds more frequently then you'd like, maybe talk to your doctor about taking something to boost their immune system. Not sure how old they are, but I find if I start vitamins at cold season my kids don't get it nearly as bad.

I don't think that home daycare is for everyone. I didn't start mine until my kids were school age and even now I struggle with closing for dr. appt or when my kids are sick. Your home daycare should better your quality of life, not make it worse.

How long have you been open? Because the first year is always the worst one, it get's much better from there.