I havent read ALL the posts yet but wanted to say... in Alberta we are allowed 6 kids and that includes our own. I have 2 of my own and when I was full with 4 others... well lets just say.... why would you WANT over the limit??? Money? fine, but seriously? Going over the mandated limit isnt worth it if you get caught and the stress of more... well I just think its silly. They have numbers set so that each child gets the right amount of attention... accidents start happening if there are too many kids and only one adult to run interference. Mine ranged in ages and hving the 6 was good. I cant imagine if I had, had more in my house than that.