Quote Originally Posted by AmandaKDT View Post
Yeah, I tried to report some providers over their allowed numbers last summer and found it to be a very frustrating procedure. I didn't know their home address, but knew that they went to the same park every single day with their large crews (there were 3 providers well over their limits) and nothing would be done since all the government agency would do is send them a letter to tell them to stop. There is no real consquence to keep people from breaking the law, and most parents do not seem to know the law.
I know of a few daycares that go over their numbers, and it's frustrating. It's too bad there isn't a better system for home daycares.
Personally, I couldn't do it. I know I could have gotten away with it, because parents around here really don't care if you're following the rules. However, I really wouldn't feel good about it. I don't want to worry about parents being able to hold that over your head if they got angry about something. I don't want to worry that something terrible might happen, and it happened in an illegal situation. Too much worry for me, I would much rather make less money, but do it legally.