I have a bit of both... a play setting in my living room and a renovated space in my basement for my "classroom". Bright Sparks I hear you though about the frustration of needing to fill spaces. It seems that tons of new daycares have sprung up here as well (including a large licensed one down the road). I had my spaces filled at this time last year and I too seem to have a lack of people making inquiries ( and I just set up a website ). I think that maybe it's the general chill towards home daycares in Ontario right now. Too many bad providers and unfortunate incidents have made it harder for the rest of us. I scan kijiji everyday and potential clients are all advertising for care in their own homes.