3 Childcare Business Ideas Worth Considering

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The childcare industry is lucrative, estimated at £5.5 billion in 2017/18. Regardless of their age, parents often need help looking after their kids. Therefore, you can leverage this opportunity and earn good money. If you have ample experience with education, youth development or have caretaking qualifications, you can start a successful business in this industry. Here are three childcare business ideas worth considering. 

Babysitting 
Babysitting is a great business idea you can consider. As a babysitter, you must watch your clients' kids for a specified period, after which you receive your fee. Also, your services may include homework supervision, playing with the kids, meal and snack preparation, transportation, household management, and so on. Certain traits can set you apart from the competition and ensure your business's success. For instance, you need communication skills, enthusiasm, stamina, interpersonal skills, responsibility, and the like. 

Notably, you must be 16 and above before launching your babysitting business. And you don't need to have formal qualifications to begin. However, you'll need necessary certifications, such as CPR, to tend to ill or injured kids. A driver's licence is also essential, so keep this in mind. You may also secure insurance to cover losses you incur on the job. While at it, get a first aid kit, art supplies, toys, learning materials, and so on. 

Baby swimming services 
Parents are seeing the need to sign their babies up for swimming classes. It allows the kids to have more fun and can prevent them from drowning when their parents aren't close by. Therefore, consider starting a baby swimming school if you have ample swimming experience and work well with babies. However, you should note that parents may not patronise you without the necessary permits and certifications to prove your credibility. Therefore, consider obtaining your SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) and SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification. Organisations like Swim England and the Institute of Swimming offer these licences, so keep this in mind. 

Additionally, ensure you have the right hard and soft skills to excel as a swim instructor. For instance, customer service, lifesaving skills, communication, patience, and so on are needed. Regarding your facility, visit your local government office to obtain the needed licences to operate without legal issues. While at it, secure the right insurance to cover your business in the event of injuries and other unexpected situations. 

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Private School
Most parents aren't confident in the public school system, preferring to enrol their kids in private schools. Research indicates that approximately 2600 independent schools in the United Kingdom educate over 620,000 children. If you want to educate kids, consider establishing a private school. The first step is identifying your niche, whether a Montessori, K-8, K9-12, or day or boarding school. You should also ensure your building meets safety standards and build the needed facilities like a playground, gym, lab, and so on. Also, consider building outdoor classrooms to give your students a more rounded academic experience. ​