Co-Op able to determine number of children I care for?

[Rachael]

Yes they can.

Here in NS we are allowed 6 including our own children. Registered or not, the limit is 6. However, there are some areas where the by-laws further limit it to 4.

The Co-op rules are like a contract which you agreed to abide by.

Just like you issue a contract to your day care parents with your own personal requirements. The fact that day care in your province might be available 24x7 doesn't mean your particular day care has to run round the clock. You determine your rules of business and the co-op determines theirs.