I opened in January and although I have worked in daycares, the school board and high stress jobs...I was totally over my head when I was full (with 5 plus my 2) in the first few weeks!! I had 3 babies (plus my own 11 month old) and 2 toddlers (plus my 2 year old) and it was NUTS! I had to really think about what I was doing and in the end I ended up letting a few go , revamping my schedule, uping my fees and reminding myself that things don't have to be perfect!! This forum is so amazing and the main reason I didn't just shut down!! It DOES get easier but remember this is YOUR business and if something isn't right, you can change it...even if it means letting a child go!!