The getting full and staying full is always the biggest concern in daycare. Sometimes we have long periods of stability - I had one family where I cared for all 4 of her kids but never more than 2 at a time so she was with me for 6 years but other times it seems like a revolving door of comings and goings. And it is so unpredictable.

I see that you are from Ottawa (I am in Orleans). Have you joined the childcare providers resource network. If not that would be the best place to start because they offer start up sessions and info for new providers as well as ongoing support with workshops and resources at the office like access to laminators, diecutters, resource books, copier, etc. http://www.ccprn.com