I started Lavell Gaines Childcare as a home-based childcare 7 years ago. We serve children 6 weeks to 13 years old. I started off at the Family level, which let me serve up to 7 kids. Two years ago, I adapted the center and was able to meet the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to become a Group Child Care facility, increasing my capacity to 10 kids. Next, I would like to expand to be a Center, which can serve over 20 kids, so that I can provide services to even more families in need.