I am concerned about the new group size requirements. If this policy were implemented, my child could lose his spot at our daycare, and finding him a new spot would be infinitely harder, as many other centers would also have to reduce class size. My son is 19 months, one of the hardest ages to find quality care for, and this regulation would make it even harder. It could also split my children up, as my daughter would would not be affected by this change. If our daycare center is forced to decrease class size and my child loses his spot, I could be forced to take a leave of absence from my job while we figure out new child care arrangements. I think at the very least, this policy should be phased in so that daycares can prepare for smaller class sizes in 2-3 years. Or, a variance should be granted so that centers that are unable to physically meet the requirement can continue to care for the children at their center and no child loses their spot at a center with teachers they know and love. My child will also be forced into a daycare situation where he does not know the teachers or kids that he will be with.