In this Work It Like a Mum episode, we’re joined by Rachel Carrell, founder of Koru Kids, a childcare service designed to provide flexible childcare and reliable options for working parents. Rachel shares her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, and how her experience as a new parent led her to rethink the UK’s childcare system.
Topics Covered
- Rachel’s journey from a corporate career to founding Koru Kids
- The challenges of accessing flexible childcare and affordable childcare in the UK
- How Koru Kids is tackling the gaps in the childcare sector
- The importance of providing support for childcare workers and parents alike
- Insights on the role of tech and innovation in transforming childcare
Key Takeaways
- Traditional childcare options are not meeting the needs of modern working families, leaving many to make difficult life choices.
- There is a significant gap in the market for flexible childcare and part-time childcare, especially for parents with irregular work schedules.
- Koru Kids is bridging the childcare gap by providing flexible, reliable care and improving the working conditions of childcare professionals.
- Entrepreneurs can bring innovation to any industry – if there’s a problem, there’s an opportunity to solve it.
- Rachel’s story emphasises the importance of planning and having financial stability when transitioning from a corporate career to entrepreneurship.