For Childminders: Learning Journeys & Observations
Observations shouldn’t eat into your day. The Childminding App helps you record learning quickly, stay on top of progress, and keep parents in the loop — without stopping what matters most: caring for children.
Custom Setup That Works for You
Every childminder works a little differently. That’s why the app lets you personalise your learning and development setup — from frameworks to focus areas.
Pick the curriculum that fits your style.
Tailor what you track — from play to progress.
Quick-Tap Daily Logging
No one has time to rewrite notes after the children go home. The Childminding App is built to save you time — with tools that make capturing the day’s moments fast, tidy and easy.
Jot quick notes now, finish observations later.
Save time logging meals and snacks — it remembers your regulars.
Personalised, Even in Groups
Just because you log a group activity doesn’t mean every child’s record should look the same. The app lets you personalise each entry — quickly — so it still feels tailored to each child.
Tag children in shared observations — with custom notes per child.
Add sleep, meals or notes in just a few taps.
Real-Time Updates
Photos and videos give parents a real glimpse into the day — without you needing to write pages. It keeps families close, builds trust, and shows the magic behind your care.
Snap, tag and share — right from the day as it happens.
Families feel more involved, reassured, and connected.
For Childminders: Parent Communication
Send notes, photos, videos and forms — all in one simple, secure place. The Childminding App keeps everything tidy, grouped by child, and easy to follow.
Everything in One Chat
Messages are sorted by child, so you can keep conversations focused and easy to manage — even when chatting with multiple parents or carers.
Messages stay grouped by child — no lost threads.
Add both parents or carers to the same chat.
More Than Just Text
Easily send photos, videos, event invites and notes — all from one app. No more printing, texting, or juggling WhatsApp and email.
Send forms, notes or reminders in a few taps.
Help parents feel connected with updates that show the day, not just tell.
You’re in Control
Only you can send and view messages — and parents only see their own child’s info. Everything’s fully GDPR-compliant and locked down for peace of mind.
Messages are protected and only seen by the right people.
Built to meet UK data protection standards.
For Childminders: Progress Reports & Assessments
Turn everyday updates into reports you can actually use. Whether you’re preparing a Two-Year Check or just tracking a child’s progress, the Childminding App helps you stay organised and inspection-ready.
Compliant by Design
Create meaningful progress reports in minutes. Everything’s aligned to EYFS, clearly laid out, and easy to share — whether it’s for parents or Ofsted.
Simple, helpful templates built around what inspectors want to see.
Track progress and highlight key goals and next steps.
Real-Time Insight
Quickly check how each child is doing — what’s going well, and what might need support. No spreadsheets, no faff — just clear insights you can use day to day.
Track progress across learning goals.
See what’s working (and what’s not) at a glance.
Data-Backed & Parent-Friendly
Whether you’re chatting with a parent or preparing for Ofsted, the Childminding App helps you back things up with real insight — no digging through notes.
Easy to understand, easy to share — no jargon.
Tag updates to learning goals to show exactly what’s changed.
For Childminders: Invoicing & Payments
No more chasing numbers or fixing last-minute mistakes. Just set your contracted hours and funding — the Childminding App creates accurate, on-time invoices with zero stress.
Flexible Setup
Invoices are pulled directly from your contracted hours and attendance. No need to copy, paste or double-check anything. Just set it once — the app handles the rest.
Add weekly hours per child — the app tracks it for you.
Add funding types once, and the app auto-applies them.
Always Reflects Reality
No need to rework totals or fix errors. As you update attendance or hours, the invoices follow — so what you send out always reflects what actually happened.
Invoices update automatically with register changes.
No recalculating or copying totals — it just works.
Effortless Accounting
Send invoices straight to Xero, QuickBooks or Sage — no formatting, no manual entry, just clear, simple records.
Download or send invoices straight from the app.
Keep your books tidy with clean, consistent files.
Real-Time Adjustments
The app adjusts invoices in the background, so you don’t need to. Changes to hours, sessions or absences are reflected straight away — without you lifting a finger.
Invoices update automatically with register changes.
If a child’s away, it’s taken off the invoice automatically.
For Childminders: Child Attendance & Registers
No paper registers, no second-guessing. The Childminding App makes it easy to track arrivals, departures and absences in real time — keeping your records accurate and Ofsted-ready.
Fast Check-Ins, Clear Oversight
No more paper charts or guessing. The app lets you check children in and out in just a few taps — so you always know who’s with you and when.
Log arrivals and departures in seconds — no paperwork.
Mark absences quickly, and see updates instantly.
Every Record, Always in Sync
From registers to reports, everything is stored and synced in one place. No more digging around — just clear, easy-to-access records when you need them.
Export attendance logs anytime for your peace of mind.
Update multiple children in one go — no need to repeat steps.
Registers That Power Your Invoices
No need to adjust invoices manually when children miss a day. The Childminding App syncs your contracted hours and register data — so invoicing stays accurate, without the extra effort.
Your register feeds straight into invoicing.
No edits, no back-and-forth — just clean, accurate totals.
Use Attendance Data to Stay Ahead
When registers and invoicing talk to each other, things run smoother. The app keeps your planning up to date too — so you can always see what’s coming.
View patterns and gaps to plan activities or sessions.
Keep parents updated with accurate daily info.
For Childminders: Child & People Management
All your child and staff info — safely stored in one place. The Childminding App keeps it all connected, from emergency details to qualifications. No more searching spreadsheets or chasing paper trails.
At-a-Glance Info
From emergency contacts to allergy info, keep everything in one simple view. Whether you’re doing paperwork or dealing with the unexpected, it’s all right where you need it.
See, update, and manage all records from one place.
Instant access to key info — no more digging through folders.
Quick Insights
Stay on top of everything in your setting — from daily activity logs to development checks. Spot what’s going well, and where support is needed.
See who’s logging what and where support might be needed.
Track development progress with no extra admin.
Smart Permissions
Keep sensitive info protected with built-in permissions and access settings. Whether it’s a parent post or an assistant login, you’re always in control.
Approve posts before they’re shared with families.
Decide who sees and edits what — simple and secure.
Easy Edits, Smooth Changes
Need to update a group or change a key person? Do it all without disrupting your day — the app makes transitions quick and easy.
Move children between groups in seconds.
Assign or update key person links with a tap.
For Childminders: FInance & Reporting
Say goodbye to endless spreadsheets and number-chasing. The Childminding App gives you a clear view of what’s coming in, what needs adjusting and how to plan ahead — all without draining time or brainpower.
All Your Numbers, One Clear View
Get the data you need to make smart money decisions — without fiddly downloads or second-guessing.
See who’s attending and what you’re earning.
Look back at sessions and gaps to help plan ahead.
See What’s Working — Instantly
Keep things running smoothly with quick, easy-to-read reports that show what’s working — and what needs tweaking.
What’s happening right now, at a glance.
Filter by session, child or type — no digging around.
Reports That Fit You
Find what matters, when it matters. Reports can be built to flex around your needs — filter by child, room, or timeframe, and share with just one click.
Quickly generate insights tailored to your setting.
Download what you need in seconds — no copy-pasting required.
Plus, get 50% off if you sign up July 1st!
Just £4.99/month for 6 months!
14 Days FREE, no contract.
You can try the Childminding App today for FREE.
Simply sign up to our 14-day free trial and access everything the app has to offer your Childminding business.
