Can a home childcare be liscensed without an agency

[Connect]

Hello,
I am still working on getting my daycare set-up. I was wondering if I can get liscensed without an agency? Where do I go to get registered? Any information would be appreciated. Thank You

[playfelt]

In Ontario not really. They don't license for under 5 children so you would have to contract through an agency for that. If you have over 5 children you are considered a daycare centre and have to set up and operate as one to be licensed and that is a whole different set of hurdles. A home will not meet the requirements for space, sight lines for playrooms, size and number of toilets, kitchen facilities etc.

[Inspired by Reggio]

It depends on the Province you live in - my I understanding is the same as Playfelt for Ontario