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I have a germ of an idea about starting a childcare business in Scotland. Can anyone point me to information sources please?

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Twinklemegan · 05/06/2008 22:57

This really is a germ of an idea at the moment. DH and I moved up here with the aim of eventually starting a business. I've noticed the lack of childcare in this area, particularly at unsociable hours, and we're thinking of starting up something as a unique selling point that would be part of a wider rural/tourism type of business.

Before I spend too much time thinking about this I need to do some research into what would be involved in setting up a childcare facility and if it would be at all viable. I've done some googling this evening but I'm not finding much useful information.

Can anyone please point me to some information sources specific to Scotland?Things like legalities, health and safety regulations, training (I have no childcare experience, only my DS). I realise I'm being very vague indeed, but TIA.

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