Step 1. Understand what childcare involves
Step 2. Decide on the type of service you will provide
Step 3. Contact key organisations
Step 4. Research your market
Step 5. Get premises and planning permission
Step 6. Write a Health and Safety Statement
Step 7. Apply for grants and source necessary funding
Step 8. Write up a complete budget
Step 9. Write up a business plan
Step 10. Consider your human resources
Step 11. Decide on policies and procedures
Step 12. Become a manager
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