I went from a full time job to running a daycare. You have to have enough money saved up to run 6 months without a full daycare in my opinion. I saved up my money and I went to it! Set up a website, research what others in your neighbourhood are doing, create a great contract! Most ladies here are happy to assist or share theirs. Advertise! I share all of my space iwth the daycare. I have a daycare room off my main tv room that holds all the toys. I have playpens and cots in all of my bedrooms. It's a pain in the tushy! But I put them away most nights and my kids dont' seem to even notice them anymore.

Take time to plan properly for the change! It won't happen over night. You won't be able to give your 2 weeks notice tomorrow. It's almost like working 2 jobs for a few months just to get set up and ready.

Congratulations on your first step... considering it! It's a hard road for about a year and then it's smooth sailing.