Playdates!

[5 Little Monkeys]

Hmm...I'm more confused now lol

I was told by a person in dc offices that even if my husband stayed home with our child as a sahd, I'd still only be allowed 3 dck's as it's 4 per house. So why is that different than a parent coming over for a play date?

Like I said, I've done play dates before and even though I've never thought or worried about it, I now wonder if that puts me over??

[AmandaKDT]

Hmm...I'm more confused now lol

I was told by a person in dc offices that even if my husband stayed home with our child as a sahd, I'd still only be allowed 3 dck's as it's 4 per house. So why is that different than a parent coming over for a play date?

Like I said, I've done play dates before and even though I've never thought or worried about it, I now wonder if that puts me over??

In Manitoba the occasional playdate would probably be okay, as far as I know there is no actual law about it. With being licensed I asked my coordinator about friends coming to visit and she said it was okay as long as it isn't an everyday thing and the parent is there with their child (and that adult is never left alone with the children). I think it is kind of a grey area. But I don't ever do playdates with any other daycare provider at my house, just have a friend or a neighbour come for a visit with their child every once and awhile. It is probably best just to use your good judgment, and having another daycare coming to your property with 4 to 6 other kids probably isn't a wise decision.

But, yes, if you have your own child you have to include them in your numbers even if your husband is home. That is absolutely the case.