I opened in April 2013, and I have my own 3.5 year old girl and a 20 month old boy. I currently care for a 13 month old boy part time. Actually, I only offer part-time care from Tues-Fri.

The parent interviewing with me has a 2.5 year old and 14 month old when they start in September (currently younger obviously) and needs care only two days per week. We've sent several emails back and forth and I was open about the kids ages from the start. I received an email that says something like "I am slightly concerned about the number of kids who are really little. It sounds like a lot to me, but maybe you can ease my mind".

What have you said to parents who question ages/ratio?

I'm not quite sure how to address that in my email back to her (which will confirm our interview). She needs to feel comfortable with me, but I also need to meet her and her children first before making a decision. If I thought it was too much, I wouldn't have even considered it. I am in Ontario and the number of children is legal.