Children Ratios?

[AmandaKDT]

Wow, Manitoba is way more strict. If unlicensed you can only have a max of 4 under 12 years old, including your own kids. I got a family child care license so that I can have 6 children, plus my own two - for a max of eight kids. And then I'm only allowed no more than 5 kids under 6 years old, of which no more than 3 can be under 2 years old.

I will have once everyone has started (including my own two kids) - one 14 month old, one 12 month old and three 3 year olds. I haven't signed up any school age kids yet, but they would fill the other 3 spots I'm allowed if I chose to do so.

I asked my child care coordinator what happens when unlicensed homes go over their allowed numbers and she said they would be given a fine, though they have to be caught in the act. And also, if your insurance provider found out they would cancel your home insurance.