In Ohio I only have to license if I have over 6 children. I am at home and have my own 2 kids and usually one or two other children. I have had 3 or 4 if drop ins come, but that is all I have for now.

I read the posts on here and am amazed at the number of children some of you manage each day. I know not everyone here is in their home. I know that some are in their homes but with dedicated space just for daycare so more like a home center.

I have been trying to figure out why someone like me would license themselves since it isn't required. All I can figure by reading online is that then I would be allowed to have up to 18 kids at a time. Since I NEVER want that, I don't think licensing is in my future.

Am I missing something? Are there other reasons/benefits?

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