Agency: yes or no

[BlueRose]

The main reason I am thing about going with an agency is that I have not formal training. The agencies say that I will get free training. Yes I have worked as a nanny years ago, and I am a mother but I feel that it would be in the best interest of the kids and myself to at lest start off with getting the training. Also out of the 15 emails/calls I have received only 4 did not ask if had subsidy spots and out of that four, three wanted discounts. Only one family was willing to pay my fees.

I am interviewing more then one agency, and will review all the info on both very carefully, before making up my mind for sure. If they have any polices that make me uncomfortable or are just plain stupid than I will go on my own.

[playfelt]

The main reason I am thing about going with an agency is that I have not formal training. The agencies say that I will get free training. Yes I have worked as a nanny years ago, and I am a mother but I feel that it would be in the best interest of the kids and myself to at lest start off with getting the training. Also out of the 15 emails/calls I have received only 4 did not ask if had subsidy spots and out of that four, three wanted discounts. Only one family was willing to pay my fees.

I am interviewing more then one agency, and will review all the info on both very carefully, before making up my mind for sure. If they have any polices that make me uncomfortable or are just plain stupid than I will go on my own.

You would get just as good training from attending the workshops at the CCPRN and in many cases better training because it will be practical and hands on information from actual daycare providers with experience. That kind of support is hard to find in other places. At the same time you can get the support you need to remain private and in control of your environment.