get your childcare setting on the way

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B yK e m i O s i n l o y e

Get yourchi ldcareset t ing on

the way

Text © Kemi Osinloye 2016

All r ights reserved2016

Kemi Osinloyewww.kemiosinloye .com

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1IS THERE A DEMAND FOR A CHILDCARE

SETTING?

2FINDING THE RIGHT PREMISES

3FUNDING

4OFSTED REGISTRATION

5OPERATIONS

STAFFING, EQUIPMENT AND PAPERWORK

5 USEFUL TIPS

TIP ONE

Know the area you intend to start and considerconducting a survey.

You could do a quick face-to-face survey with aclipboard at the school gates, or hand outleaflets as parents pick up the children fromschool.

Do your research beforehand as it will pay off inthe long run.

Is there a demand for a childcaresetting?

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TIP TWO

This is one of the most difficult aspects ofstarting a childcare business.

The premises you choose will have to meet thewelfare requirements set out in the StatutoryFramework for the Early Years FoundationStage (2014).

The premises should be warm and welcomingand accessible for children, staff as well as theparents.

Finding the right premises


The environmentshould be safe and secure, withspace organised topromote children'sdevelopment.

It is essential that you choose your premiseswell, as Ofsted will inspect your premises as partof the registration process.

Renting or buying?This will be determined by your access tofinance.

Have you got the capital?

Are you going to access a bank loan?But if you want to rent, make sure that you havea reasonable lease on the property.

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TIP THREE

Check whether you are eligible for help. Somelocal authorities still make some moneyavailable as start-up grants, but the situationvaries greatly around the country.

Contact the Early Years and Childcaredepartment at your local counci to checkwhether they still offer any start-up funding forchildcare settings.

You could also use your savings, equity orborrow from the bank.

Funding


TIP FOUR

Before you begin the registration process, youneed to complete two initial stages:1. A DBS check2. A health declaration booklet.

The registration process looks at the ability ofthe childcare facility to provide care whichconforms to the standards for childcare settings.

Ofsted registration


The nationalstandardsare a baseline of qualitythat you, the staff and the premisesmust abide by.

During the registration process, you will need todemonstrate to Ofsted that you comply with thestandards.

For comprehensive guidance on who needs toregister with Ofsted, download the Ofstedpublications from the government's website.


TIP FIVE

Staff must be suitable to look after children,which means making sure they have had theDBS checks, and no unvetted person is leftalone with the children.

The manager of the childcare setting must alsohave at least two years’ experience as a qualifiedchildcare provider.

All staff must meet thenecessary trainingrequirements. At least half of all staff must haveappropriate qualification.

Operationsstaffing, equipment & paperwork


The premises must be safe and secure, and anyfurniture and equipment must be wellmaintained and conform to safety standards.

All paper work, policies and procedures mustalso conform to Ofsted standards.

Most people start childcare businesses for theright reasons – because they love children, andare committed to providing a safe, warmenvironment.


Being aware of the tips willhelp you to make a smooth

transition.

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Kemi Osinloyewww.kemiosinloye .com

2016

About the Author


Kemi Osinloye is a wife, a mother of 2, theFounder and CEO of EM3 Kids Club.

After having her second child, IT graduate Kemiwhose background is in software testing yearnedfor a career that would allow her to spend more

time with her children, it was then that shedecided to take the plunge to become fully

self-employed.

Being a mother herself, Kemi is passionate aboutchildcare and was aware that her local community

was in need of good childcare providers.

Kemi mentors, gives advice and providesconsultation to budding mumtreprenuers who

would like to take the step into becomingself-employed, she also gives advice to parents onhow to look for the best childcare for their child.

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