Starting as a childminder

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Hi. I have worked in childcare all my life (now 44yrs old)
I moved from a preschool 2 years ago to room lead in a nursery all year round, loved it at first but now so fed up with same routine, the bitching and thinking I can provide so much more. I was a childminder 2012-2017.

I have decided to become a childminder. There is only 1 other in village who works 2 days a week. I am sure there would be a big need for this. I am so scared though, its a long process and I plan to open in september.

Not really sure why I am posting! I have to give 12 weeks notice at my current job so plan to give notice 1st june and have 2 weeks unpaid end of aug.

I’m sure you must be scared but it’s really exciting too. You sound perfect for the role and your work/ life balance will be so much better too.
Best of luck with your new venture.

I am a nanny and want to become a childminder too. I am tired to put souch effort into other people's life, the parents that are difficult to deal with, the unreasonable expectations. I want to be my own boss.

I am a bit scared but I think it will be worth it.