The all-in-one app for
UK Childminders.
Ditch the paperwork and focus on the children. KinderStart combines KinderAssist AI, smart invoicing, and 2026 EYFS & ELC tracking into one beautiful app—now with 10GB of storage.
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See the app in action
Experience the KinderStart difference. Our app is purpose-built for the unique challenges of childminding—combining speed, ease of use, and total regulatory compliance.
Lightning Fast Logging
Log attendance and daily events in under 5 seconds.
Inspection-Ready Reporting
Instant audit trails for safety and safeguarding.
Happy Parents
Beautiful digital diaries delivered to their phones.
Featured Tools for UK Childminders
Purpose-built features that save hours every week and keep you Ofsted or Care Inspectorate compliant
KinderAssist AI features are included with the Standard plan and come with a monthly usage allowance, which resets on the 1st of each month.
Ofsted & Care Inspectorate Registration Tracker
Step-by-step guidance through the entire registration process. Pair it with our Registration Guide for total confidence.
Explore FeatureEngland EYFS Curriculum & Reports
Observations that write themselves. Snap photos and let KinderAssist draft notes mapped to the 7 EYFS prime & specific learning areas. Ofsted 2-Year Progress Checks built-in.
Explore England EYFSScotland ELC Curriculum & Reports
Purpose-built for Care Inspectorate audits. Track GIRFEC SHANARRI wellbeing indicators, early-level Curriculum for Excellence (CfE), and automate 6-Month Personal Plans.
Explore Scotland ELCTeam, Assistant & Wrap-Around Hub
Secure permissions for split-shift schedules and teams. Learn how to double your revenue by hiring a team.
Explore Assistant HubHMRC MTD Direct Integration
Official HMRC-approved software. Submit quarterly updates & final declarations directly from your app with auto-apportioned childminder expenses.
Explore HMRC MTDTax-Free Childcare Payments
Direct HMRC Government Gateway integration. Parents pay invoices in one tap, with funds deposited directly into your bank via BACS and automatic invoice reconciliation.
Explore Tax-Free ChildcareMTD Childminder Invoicing
HMRC-compliant invoices and MTD Digital Links built-in. Tax-Free Childcare & Funding ready.
Explore InvoicingAI Menu Planner
Let KinderAssist design an allergen-safe week of menus, import recipes from any website, and build your shopping list automatically.
Explore Menu PlannerWe're building the future of childcare, fast.
From co-childminder roles to audit-ready income attachments, see the dozens of features we've shipped in the last 30 days.
Daily Diaries & Communication
Build better partnerships with parents. Share their child's day in real-time, effortlessly.
Quick Logging
Food, naps, and toileting logged in seconds. Designed to be used with one hand.
Share Moments
Send photos to parents instantly to help them feel connected to their child's day.
Daily Reports
We automatically create a beautiful summary email for parents at pickup time.
Lunch
Ate All
Nappy Change
Wet · Healthy
Share With Parents
Sophie's Day
Friday, 28 Feb 2026
Automated Finance & Invoicing
The only app that handles funded hours, consumables, and complex parent contracts automatically.
Simple Invoicing
Turn attendance logs into invoices automatically. Now with one-click duplication for fixed fees.
Expense Tracking
Snap a photo of your receipt and let the app do the rest. Tax made easy.
Funded Hours & Projections
Handle stretched funding, 30-hour entitlements, and smart weekly projections with ease.
HMRC Mileage Tracker
Automated 55p/mile calculations for your vehicle expenses. Compliant and audit-ready.
February Invoice
SentRecent Expenses
Art Supplies
16 Feb 2026
Groceries
14 Feb 2026
Funded Hours
Universal
15h/wk
Extended
30h/wk
Mileage Log
HMRC CompliantSchool Run (AM)
6.4 miles · Return x2
Claimable This Year
2,450 / 10k miCompliance & Safeguarding
Sleep easy knowing your paperwork is perfect. Digital registers, accident forms, and EYFS / ELC tracking.
EYFS & ELC Tracking (2026)
Pre-loaded with the latest 2026 EYFS (England) and ELC / GIRFEC (Scotland) statutory frameworks. Track progress effortlessly.
Digital Registers
Exact sign-in/out times. Live occupancy reports warn you if you are about to breach ratios.
Safeguarding & Handovers
Log pick-ups, drop-offs, and accident forms with digital signatures. Secure and Ofsted or Care Inspectorate compliant.
EYFS Progress
Listening & Attention
Number Recognition
Today's Register
Friday, 28 FebJack Davies
✓ Signed in 08:15
Emma Miller
✓ Signed in 08:45
Lily Brown
Expected 09:00
Capacity: 2/4 children
Accident Report
Incident Time
14:30 - Minor bump
Small bump to forehead during outdoor play. Ice pack applied immediately. No visible swelling.
Parent Signature
Sarah Davies - 28/02/26 15:10
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KinderStart strives for accuracy. Competitor features and pricing comparisons are based on publicly available information as of May 2026. Details are subject to change by respective providers.