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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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IneedacleanerIamalazyslattern · 10/06/2008 13:48

Yep I will be your first customer on your opening day.
I love you shotening my name to slattern I usualy get Ineeda.....

inceywincey · 10/06/2008 21:16

Hi Katymac: sorry if I appear rude, but I am really interested in how you work....I also employ assistants, and would love to know, if you don't mind, where your premises are based? Is it still in your home? if so, is it still classed as a domestic setting or did you require planning permission for a change of use? Were Ofsted happy to register you accordingly, or did the issue of planning arise? Also, are you in London or elsewhere? Also, thanks to twinkle for raising all this, and I think you have a great idea....definitely worth a shot! Maybe start small, and build yourself up

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