I am thinking of becoming a child-minder and I'm just not sure how to go about it and what qualifications I need to have

I am planning on setting up a day care centre

This is a good place to start

http://www.childmindinghelp.co.uk/forum/starting-childminding-pre-registration-visits/117176-registering-childminder-updated-06-2014-a.html

That's great

thank you for your help that has really helped