The Complete Childminder App & Software
Run your childminding business from your phone. Automated invoicing, one-handed developmental diaries, safeguarding logs, and Ofsted / Care Inspectorate compliance in one beautiful childminding app.
Joining the Revolution
Built for compliance from day one
"The fact that you can do everything within one app was a massive selling point for me. The cost is minimal in comparison to other apps and it does exactly what I need!"
"I can do things with just one hand and quickly! It's simple but has everything I need to be paperless. My time with the children isn't taken up, but nor is my time after work!"
Everything you need to run your setting
Cuts admin time in half and guarantees bulletproof compliance for UK childminders.
Send itemised professional invoices & calculate tax automatically
Ditch the evening spreadsheets. KinderStart automatically calculates funded hours, tracks consumables, and sends automated payment reminders. Use the dedicated Year Overview dashboard to toggle between Calendar Year and UK Tax Year modes, preview structured totals before exporting, and upload PDF or photo receipts directly for seamless digital record keeping.
Explore Invoicing & TaxNet Income
£2,847
Invoices
£3,200
Tax Due
£353
Lunch
Ate All
Nappy Change
Wet · Healthy
Log naps, meals, and nappies in seconds—with just one hand
Built for real life. Quick-tap logging updates parents instantly, even when holding a baby or chasing a toddler.
Explore Daily DiaryA step-by-step roadmap for your DBS or PVG checks, health forms, and training
Never lose track of what's next. Our registration tracker guides you through every document, deadline, and inspection requirement.
View Registration TrackerRegistration Progress
Setting closed Bank Holiday Monday. All term-time schedules updated.
Accident & medication logs encrypted and stored until child's 21st birthday + 3 months.
Broadcast instant updates & lock safeguarding logs securely
Keep every parent informed with one tap. Plus, rest easy knowing accident and medication records are automatically encrypted and securely archived to meet statutory safeguarding and insurance retention periods (up to 21 years and 3 months).
Explore Noticeboard & ComplianceReal childminders. Real results.
Don't take our word for it — hear from childminders who've cut their admin and got back to what they love.
"Other well-known apps felt overcomplicated and cluttered. KinderStart is a game-changer—it's clearly built with childminders in mind. I wouldn't go back to anything else."
"I can do things with just one hand and quickly! It's simple but has everything I need to be paperless. My time with the children isn't taken up, but nor is my time after work!"
"Everything is on my phone rather than having to get out my paperwork at the end of the day. You've got everything from attendance to tax and earnings. Absolutely love it!"
Professional tools for people who care
Privacy by Design
Your data is yours. We use bank-level encryption and UK-based servers to ensure your setting stays GDPR compliant without the effort.
Auditable Safeguarding & Compliance
Accident forms, medication logs, and arrival registers all timestamped and digitally signed. Your Ofsted or Care Inspectorate audit trail is always ready.
Making Tax Digital & Invoicing
Generate itemised, compliance-ready invoices. Automatically track mileage, deduct allowable expenses, toggle between Calendar and UK Tax Year reporting, and upload digital PDF/photo receipts to satisfy HMRC Making Tax Digital (MTD) mandates.
One-Handed Digital Diaries
Log naps, meals, and activities on the go with single-tap controls. Keep parents updated in real-time without taking your focus off the children.
EYFS & ELC Development Tracking
KinderAssist AI maps observations directly to England's EYFS or Scotland's ELC framework — producing professional progress summaries in seconds, not hours.
Funding Calculator & Tax Tools
Model your potential earnings from government-funded hours, calculate your childcare rates, and prepare for HMRC Making Tax Digital — all in one place.
The Childminder's Knowledge Hub
Ofsted & Care Inspectorate Registration in 2026: The Complete Roadmap
Registration Accelerator Hub: Launch Your Business
Mock Inspection Simulator: Practice with AI
The Best Childminding Apps in the UK (2026 Comparison)
England EYFS Curriculum & Ofsted Childminder App
Scotland ELC Curriculum & Care Inspectorate Childminder App
Browse All 50+ Guides & Templates
Why I Built KinderStart
After watching countless brilliant childminders struggle with clunky laptops and lose entire weekends to paperwork, I knew there had to be a better way.
KinderStart isn't just another admin tool—it's a mission to give you your time back. Everything you need, designed for one thumb, while you're holding a baby, watching three toddlers, and somehow still managing to run a business.
"Because you deserve software that works as hard as you do."
Daniel Broadhurst
Founder, KinderStart
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start for free, upgrade when you grow.
Your Data, Safe & Secure
We treat your business data with the same care you treat the children in your setting.
Privacy First
Designed with your data privacy as our top priority from day one.
Secure Design
Built using modern security best practices to keep your information safe.
Data Encryption
Your data is encrypted to ensure it remains private and secure.
Cloud Backup
Automatic backups mean you never have to worry about losing your paperwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about starting with KinderStart.
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your evenings?
Join hundreds of UK childminders who have ditched the paperwork and switched to the modern way of childminding.
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