Have you considered leaving the agency and striking out on your own? I looked briefly into joining an agency, but they wanted a good chunk of my daily pay and strict Day Nurseries policies. Plech! All my kids are under 2 and I have no issues. Sometimes logistics are a problem....getting out and about in the car, but typically, I find it much better being on my own. Plus, you get to keep your whole paycheque AND regulate your own policies, hours, rate of pay, etc....