These kids are with us typically 8 hours a day, with 7 kids here 3 usually go to school during the day...even if they don't there is still plenty of time to show each child one on one attention. It's all about how you interact and spend your day. If they are free playing all day with you watching then no I don't see that as the best at meeting their emotional needs. If you can create activities, get involved, have helpers, create team work, reading and circle time etc etc and you are an active part of these processes then you are right there proving attention to each person as needed. Even in a group of 3 you will see biting, smacking etc. You use that experience as a learning opportunity, a cuddle for the "victim" and then carry on. I don't believe that just anyone can open their home to 7 children and provide quality care. It takes a special type of person. I myself have gone through school, dreamed about being a child care provider for many years, continue to take courses to stay current and gain knowledge of children's behavior. We choose this industry because we love children and have a passion for it. As far as what is quality child care...to me it's a safe, clean, happy, empowering environment with a care provider that's warm and loving. No one starts out with 7 children, it's a process to learn and build into. With a few more years under your belt, you should feel more then capable of caring for 7 children with a quality standard!