Originally Posted by Cat Herder:
I completely understand what you are saying. 
It did work well and was commonly expected and understood for many decades. There was a mutual respect. Now we are guilty before being proven innocent. 
I had to let go of my pride and privacy to stay in business a tad bit longer. Our regulation is worded: "Parents have the right to go into any area of the home used for child care any time during the home’s operating hours. " Even if the kids are already gone for the day, early. They can come back.
Inspectors go into my bedrooms, bathrooms, closets, attic, sheds and barn. None of which are used for daycare. It is my new normal.
Oh yeah that makes sense. There should be a line between the two somewhere.