I am willing to accept anyone over the age of 5 months - having gotten any requests yet. Most are for 11-12 months to start.

The way I see it is how you're comfortable with the age groups. I will only take 2 children that cannot walk. All others have to be walking for some time for me to be able to accept them.

I currently have a 2 yr old, a 16 month old, and 2 before/after school kids. Come September, I'll have a 2.5 yr old, a 12 month old, able to accept another 12 month old, might have the 1.5 yr old (depending) and the school agers again.

Again, it all goes to what YOU'RE comfortable with.