The scheme was originally launched in 2012 by Minister for Women and Equalities, Maria Miller. Delivered through the Department for Culture Media & Sport it represents a total funding pot of £2m and is managed by Liberata UK, a leading provider of business support services.
Grants are awarded at either £250 or £500, and are designed to support up to 6,000 new childcare businesses. The £250 could be used to cover training, mandatory safety checks and liability insurance for a childminder. For larger businesses, accommodating more than six children, £500 could help pay for a deposit on a new premises.
Maria Miller said, ‘This is a fantastic opportunity for people who are, or maybe thinking of, starting up their own childminding or nursery business this year.
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