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MNMum 11:46 AM 12-04-2012
I'll call my licensor, too, but I figured one of you lovely providers would know the answer to this.
I have a C1 license now (1 provider - 10 total, 8 under SA, 3 below 2, 2 below 1). I am expecting a baby in July so I am getting another person on my license. That way I do not have to worry about exceeding the 30 absent days for use of a substitute. Also, I plan to use her 2-3 mornings regularly, and want the ability to get errands done, etc. I had planned on keeping that license as to not have to worry about needing 2 people there all the time. However, I have another interested toddler, which would put me above capacity for one month during my maternity leave. I would be fine if I upgraded to the C3 license (2 adults, 14 total, 10 under SA, 4 below 2, 3 below 1). It's really only an issue two days per week.
My question is, if I go with the C3 license, at what point do I only need 1 adult present? When the numbers are at the C1 expectations?
I have a C1 license now (1 provider - 10 total, 8 under SA, 3 below 2, 2 below 1). I am expecting a baby in July so I am getting another person on my license. That way I do not have to worry about exceeding the 30 absent days for use of a substitute. Also, I plan to use her 2-3 mornings regularly, and want the ability to get errands done, etc. I had planned on keeping that license as to not have to worry about needing 2 people there all the time. However, I have another interested toddler, which would put me above capacity for one month during my maternity leave. I would be fine if I upgraded to the C3 license (2 adults, 14 total, 10 under SA, 4 below 2, 3 below 1). It's really only an issue two days per week.
My question is, if I go with the C3 license, at what point do I only need 1 adult present? When the numbers are at the C1 expectations?
mema 11:53 AM 12-04-2012
I think it would be when you either fit the c-2 or under category.
Blackcat31 11:54 AM 12-04-2012
Originally Posted by MNMum:
I'll call my licensor, too, but I figured one of you lovely providers would know the answer to this.
I have a C1 license now (1 provider - 10 total, 8 under SA, 3 below 2, 2 below 1). I am expecting a baby in July so I am getting another person on my license. That way I do not have to worry about exceeding the 30 absent days for use of a substitute. Also, I plan to use her 2-3 mornings regularly, and want the ability to get errands done, etc. I had planned on keeping that license as to not have to worry about needing 2 people there all the time. However, I have another interested toddler, which would put me above capacity for one month during my maternity leave. I would be fine if I upgraded to the C3 license (2 adults, 14 total, 10 under SA, 4 below 2, 3 below 1). It's really only an issue two days per week.
My question is, if I go with the C3 license, at what point do I only need 1 adult present? When the numbers are at the C1 expectations?
Any time you have more than 3 kids under age 2 yrs old, you HAVE to have a second adult. I'll call my licensor, too, but I figured one of you lovely providers would know the answer to this.
I have a C1 license now (1 provider - 10 total, 8 under SA, 3 below 2, 2 below 1). I am expecting a baby in July so I am getting another person on my license. That way I do not have to worry about exceeding the 30 absent days for use of a substitute. Also, I plan to use her 2-3 mornings regularly, and want the ability to get errands done, etc. I had planned on keeping that license as to not have to worry about needing 2 people there all the time. However, I have another interested toddler, which would put me above capacity for one month during my maternity leave. I would be fine if I upgraded to the C3 license (2 adults, 14 total, 10 under SA, 4 below 2, 3 below 1). It's really only an issue two days per week.
My question is, if I go with the C3 license, at what point do I only need 1 adult present? When the numbers are at the C1 expectations?
C1 gives you max 3 under age 2 (2 max infants..5 preschool...2 SA)
C2 gives you max 2 under age 2 (1 infant/1 toddler..8 preschoolers..2 SA)
C3 - 2 adults... gives you max 4 under age 2 (3 max infants....6 preschoolers...4 SA)
C3 1 adult and 1 helper gives you max 2 under age 2 (1 max infant....8 preschoolers...4 SA)
Does that help? I always have such a hard time with the ratios so I have a little chart with stick figures all drawn out so I can see it, rather than read it.
mema 11:58 AM 12-04-2012
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Any time you have more than 3 kids under age 2 yrs old, you HAVE to have a second adult.
C1 gives you max 3 under age 2 (2 max infants..5 preschool...2 SA)
C2 gives you max 2 under age 2 (1 infant/1 toddler..8 preschoolers..2 SA)
C3 - 2 adults... gives you max 4 under age 2 (3 max infants....6 preschoolers...4 SA)
C3 1 adult and 1 helper gives you max 2 under age 2 (1 max infant....8 preschoolers...4 SA)
Does that help? I always have such a hard time with the ratios so I have a little chart with stick figures all drawn out so I can see it, rather than read it.
Are you sure on that? Because isn't a c-1 with 3 under 2 with no more than 2 infant? I dropped down to a c-1 because I had a 22 month, 5 month and 3 month and was told I didn't need a second adult.Any time you have more than 3 kids under age 2 yrs old, you HAVE to have a second adult.
C1 gives you max 3 under age 2 (2 max infants..5 preschool...2 SA)
C2 gives you max 2 under age 2 (1 infant/1 toddler..8 preschoolers..2 SA)
C3 - 2 adults... gives you max 4 under age 2 (3 max infants....6 preschoolers...4 SA)
C3 1 adult and 1 helper gives you max 2 under age 2 (1 max infant....8 preschoolers...4 SA)
Does that help? I always have such a hard time with the ratios so I have a little chart with stick figures all drawn out so I can see it, rather than read it.
mema 11:59 AM 12-04-2012
Ok. Wait. Sorry. Must be the chocolate craving that I'm not giving into
, you said more than 3 not more than 2
, you said more than 3 not more than 2
MNMum 12:07 PM 12-04-2012
If I obtain the C3 license,
then I only need that second adult present when I exceed the numbers in the C1 license?
then I only need that second adult present when I exceed the numbers in the C1 license?
mema 12:11 PM 12-04-2012
When the numbers exceed a c-2. More than 12 kids, more than 2 under 2.
When the numbers exceed a c-1. More than 10 kids, more than 3 under 2.
What ages are you looking to be having? Maybe that would be easier. Write out the days and what ages.
When the numbers exceed a c-1. More than 10 kids, more than 3 under 2.
What ages are you looking to be having? Maybe that would be easier. Write out the days and what ages.
Blackcat31 12:10 PM 12-04-2012
Here I scanned the stick figure chart I have. It's two sided.
Sorry if it is hard to read, but I laminated it so it doesn't scan that great.
I have another copy that isn't laminated so if I find that I will scan and save as a PDF and post it.
Sorry if it is hard to read, but I laminated it so it doesn't scan that great.
I have another copy that isn't laminated so if I find that I will scan and save as a PDF and post it.
Unregistered 05:13 PM 12-04-2012
Originally Posted by MNMum:
I'll call my licensor, too, but I figured one of you lovely providers would know the answer to this.
I have a C1 license now (1 provider - 10 total, 8 under SA, 3 below 2, 2 below 1).
I'll call my licensor, too, but I figured one of you lovely providers would know the answer to this.
I have a C1 license now (1 provider - 10 total, 8 under SA, 3 below 2, 2 below 1).
I wish my state did this! In CA with a small family we can only have a total of 8 kids with one adult (6 under SA, no more than 3 under 2); but with a large family liscense we can still have up to 12- 14 if 2 are SAC and no more than 3 or 4 under 2.