I am just starting up my home daycare and was wondering if I should go with a agency or not.

These are the options I have come up with.

A) be private (no agency)

B) be with an agency only

c) be both private and with an agency

d) same as "c" but only for a year or two well I get started

I have already signed one family (privately) which is nice.

I do have an appointment next week with an agency (The Children's Village) to see what they offer

What do you all think about the agency's here in Ottawa, are they worth joining or should I just do it all on my own?