I'm private, unlicensed. I have ECE which might make a bit of difference? I don't know. Ontario providers are permitted 5 children, any age, not including their own. Mine are nearly adults, so don't count, but when they were little, I certainly appreciated it. You can take on as many kids over 10 as you want, but I only do infant, toddler, preschool. Mind you, I'm am one of the highest charging in my area. Everyone else (save 1) are $40 and I've been told it's been at that rate for years. I just figured, while business is good, I might as well throw a new number out there and see what happens. So far, it's been fine. I have one space to fill now, so I'll see if I can pull someone in at $45. It would be nice. I know that in downtown Toronto, they're charging $50-$60.

Only 4 in Manitoba? Ouch. I'm wondering if your cost of living is lower there? York Region (where I live) is ridiculous. I saw a new subdivision being built of all detached homes STARTING in the low $700, 000s.....WTF??? Who can afford that? I'm in my teeny little townhouse which I almost had to sell my first born to get. Jeesh....