We are also looking into this at this time. I have checked with our insurance broker and he says it will not affect our premiums. The inspector from our state's version of OSHA will be here next week to give his advise. We will, of course, have parents sign a liability release, and the parent must be on-site as long as the child is here. I will watch for info from others who are already doing it.

This is not a good idea. An extreme case of consequences took place in NW Indiana in March 2009 when a 12-yr old boy accompanying his owner-grandmother to the workplace, was allowed into the production area where a heavy steel object fell from a forklift, striking and killing the child. As much as we like to believe that parents will be responsible in tending to their children, the fact is that most are more than willing to let 'the guys' entertain the children while they work undisturbed, yet are quick to blame 'the guys' when something goes wrong. Day Cares must be licensed and eventually so will employers if the trend takes off. And there isn't enough space on this page to begin addressing liability. One such lawsuit could be the death nell for many ordinary companies. As I said - bad idea.