Quote Originally Posted by Peacefulbird View Post
I think if it is a large group would make sense a rental hall. But I'm also a bit confused.

When the Ministry of Education came up with the new regulations one of them being no more play dates in a daycare "home" (no more than five children per household); wouldn't a large group party at home be considered against that ruling?, and it wouldn't matter how many adults are present.

My guess is, maybe it is okay if you do it out of your work hours and every child is accompanied by their parent (s).

I have a friend also homedaycare provider and we decided to rent a hall for our play dates, due to this regulation. ANY idea?
It's a gathering of people, not childcare. I'm not supervising any children I am simply hosting and organizing and running a party. It is not working hours and it is not work for me. I think it's quite self explanatory. It isn't a gathering of multiple providers. If I was on the clock I'd still be fine because it's only my daycare kids in attendance anyway, not like there are other children putting me over ratio. Party in my house in previous years is just the same. They aren't paying for a service and I'm not providing one simply a venue and activities. All parents present and all parents caring for their own children.