Starting a Child Care Business

The fascinating thing about more and more women returning to work after having children, is that the demand for good quality childcare has skyrocketed!
 
The good news is, that this huge increase in demand means there has never been a better time for setting up your own child cre business.
 
This Diploma from UK Open Learning is designed specifically to help guide you through the process of setting up your own quality childcare business.
 
Develop an enjoyable and rewarding new career
 
As any parent knows, the early years of a child’s life are absolutely crucial in that his/her future health and happiness.  So whether you simply wish to become a childminder or nanny, or have ambitions to run your own nursery, this Diploma course is designed to help you take that important first step in a whole new career.
 
What will I learn on the course?
 
The Diploma in Starting a Childcare Business takes you step by step through the process. By taking the course you will learn how to research the childcare market and how to set up and launch your own business. The course covers a wide range of practical and interesting topics such as the registration process involved, health, safety and hygiene matters, and how to provide good customer service and involve parents. The Diploma also helps you understand the financial aspects of running your own business, and provides a reading list of useful books on the subject.
 

 Course Content
Unit One: Researching the Market
      Registered Childminder
 
      Childminding Business
 
      Nursery
 
      Financial
 
      Unique Selling Point
 
 
Unit Two: Setting up your business
      Acquiring Premises
 
      Working Alone
 
      Location
 
      Parking
 
      Traffic
 
      Outdoor Space
 
      Disabled Access
 
      Planning Consent
 
      Creating the Right Image
 
      Giving Your Business a Name
 
      Building a Professional Portfolio
 
 
Unit Three: The registration process
      Suitable Person
 
      Organisation
 
      Care, Learning and Play
 
      Physical Environment
 
      Equipment
 
      Safety
 
      Health
 
      Food and Drink
 
      Equal Opportunities
 
      Special Needs
 
      Behaviour
 
      Working with Parents and Carers
 
      Child Protection
 
      Documentation
 
      Babies
 
 
Unit Four: Launching your business
      Advertising
 
      Interviewing Potential Customers
 
      Positive Aspects of Childminding
 
      Settling a Child into Your Setting
 
 
 
Unit Five: Health, safety and hygiene
      Childminders
 
      The Kitchen
 
      The Living Room/Playroom
 
      The Dining Room
 
      Sleeping Area
 
      The Bathroom and Toilet
 
      The Hall and Stairs
 
      Making Your Garden or Play Area Safe For Children
 
      Poisonous Plants and Trees
 
 
Unit Six: Toys and Equipment
      Start Up Grants
 
      Basic Toys and Equipment
 
      Rattles
 
      Construction
 
      Educational
 
 
Unit Seven: Customer service and parental involvement
      If Things Go Wrong
 
      Difficult People and Situations
 
      Contracts
 
      Areas of Conflict
 
 
Unit Eight: Financial Matters
      Expenses
 
      Inland Revenue
 
      Assets
 
      Liabilities
 
      Financial Help for Childminders
 
      Using a Care for your Business
 
      Tax and National Insurance
 
      VAT
 
      Profit and Loss
 
      Promoting Your Business
 
 
Who can take the Diploma in Starting a Childcare Business?
 
The Diploma in Starting a Childcare Business is from UK Open Learning, one of the UK’s leading distance learning providers. The course could lead to you playing an important role in the development of young children as well as running a successful business. No prior knowledge is required and the course is open to anyone.
How does the Starting a Childcare Business course work?
 
The great thing about distance learning is that you can study from home or work, at your own pace and in your own time. You will also have your very own professional personal tutor offering unlimited support via email and post, seven days a week.  He or she will be happy to answer any questions you may have and give you advice as to how to complete the course successfully. The course is divided into eight self-contained units and students are asked to complete five assignments which will be marked by your tutor. The overall grade from these assignments will lead to the awarding of your Diploma.
 
How long do I have to complete the course?
 
12 months. We suggest that you read through the entire course initially to familiarise yourself with the contents. After this, work your way through the units in numerical order. The course can be studied at your own pace and there are no deadlines for assignments, however you must complete the course within 12 months from the date you received the course.
 
What qualification will I receive at the end of the course?
 
After you have successfully completed all the assignments you will be awarded an ASET Level 3 Diploma in Starting a Child Care Business.