GL with this Leasha. I think it's a fantastic idea. DS2 has been at FDC 2 days a week this year, and will be next year as well. Our carer is so awesome.

I can only answer your questions as a customer obviously, but hopefully it will help a little. Our FDC carer has 3 older kids - 1 at uni and 2 at high school but has been doing it since they were much younger. She has a largish 2 storey house. There is a second living area at the back of the bottom level with a separate entrance and she uses that and a spare bedroom - the bedroom is a combined play room and sleeping area and the kids play in the living area and outside as well. She has set up the carport area for outdoor play and also they do gardening and things weather permitting. She never drives them anywhere but does walk them to a church a few doors down for music lessons once a week during the school term. When the carers own kids are home they often use the computer in the area where the FDC kids are, and during school holidays they help with the kids and at these times when there are extra hands they sometimes go to the park. I think it's a great arrangement for everyone.

Leash, I might be wrong, but I think you would probably fill up quite quickly. There is lots of demand in most areas for FDC and it's really a great option for working parents. All the best with it.