Episode 113: Setting up a Childminding Business
Join Shána Walker and Mienna Jones from HappyCrew Childcare as they discuss the realities of starting and running a childcare business. In this episode, they chat about:
- Where to begin, from Ofsted registration and safeguarding to qualifications, first aid, and setting fees
- Understanding planning permissions and the processes involved
- Navigating Food Standards Agency requirements
- Balancing caring for children with the never-ending admin
- The reality of work-life balance when running your own setting
- Why, despite the challenges, it has all been worth it
Filled with honest conversations, practical advice, and personal experiences, this episode offers an insight into the journey behind building a childcare setting from the ground up.
Want to hear more from Mienna Jones? Check out her social channels and website for more childcare inspiration, advice, and behind-the-scenes content.
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Nursery Owners & Childminders Community | Facebook
Mienna Jones Ltd | Nursery consultancy services
Happycrew Childcare Ltd | Nurturing Nursery in St Albans
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