I am looking to start an unlicensed dayhome in AB when my son is a bit older than one year.

While I know I can legally have five other children, I do want to keep in mind the ratios that licensed centres use. Are these my options...?

2 under 2....my child + 1 under 2yo
3 under 3...my child + 2 (between 2yo-3yo)

Ideally I was wanting a child very close in age for when my child is under 2 making Option #1 make the most sense, but also possibly monetarily not worth it.

Thoughts?