As a breastfeeding mama I *want* to be able to support the idea but it's not something I'm willing to do within my business model.

It is a large disruption in the day for us to be here every day for that mama's lunch break (we usually are, but sometimes picnic at the park, ect). It is a large disruption to accept someone into my home daily while I'm working. It is a large disruption for the babies to see Joey's mom (or Sally's mom) come to visit their baby but not them.

I feel that in the US, where moms typically go back to work at 6-12 weeks of age, it is IMPERATIVE that breastfeeding mamas have access to their babies whenever possible. I do not think that it is imperative for a one year old to have breast access during the day. And, please, bear in mind that I say that as a mama who breastfed all her 4 kids, nursed through pregnancies, tandem nursed and allowed self-weaning in toddlerhood.

I also echo Judy's sentiments concerning the safety of my dayhome children, as well as my own. Any adults who are in my home during daycare hours (right now it's just DH) are required to have a criminal record check with vulnerable sector, as well as CPR/First Aid training.