HMRC MTD Compliant

Invoicing That Pays For Itself

Stop chasing late payments and wrestling with spreadsheets. KinderStart automatically generates HMRC-compliant invoices from your attendance records—ready for Tax-Free Childcare and accounting software.

HMRC Making Tax Digital ready
Tax-Free Childcare compatible
Accounting software integration
Save 3+ Hours Every Month

From Attendance to Invoice in 30 Seconds

No more end-of-month invoice marathons. KinderStart calculates hours, applies your rates, and generates professional invoices automatically.

Zero Manual Calculations

Hourly rates, daily rates, meal charges, discounts—all calculated instantly.

Professional PDF Invoices

Branded invoices with your logo, business details, and payment terms.

Instant Parent Delivery

Email invoices or send via the parent app—no printing or postage required.

Try It Free

4-Step Invoicing Process

1

Set Your Rates

Enter hourly rates, daily rates, and any meal charges once.

2

Track Attendance

Log children's attendance in your daily diary as usual.

3

Generate Invoices

Tap "Create Invoice" and KinderStart calculates everything automatically.

4

Send & Get Paid

Email invoices as PDFs or share via the parent app instantly.

Everything You Need for HMRC Compliance

KinderStart invoices meet all HMRC Making Tax Digital requirements and include the mandatory Digital Links for total peace of mind.

Automatic Invoice Generation

Invoices created automatically from your calendars. Handles complex split-shifts and wrap-around care with zero manual effort.

Tax-Free Childcare Integration

Generate TFC-ready invoices with the correct formatting. Parents can pay directly through their childcare account.

HMRC MTD Compliant

All invoices meet Making Tax Digital requirements. Built-in 'Digital Links' between your attendance logs and final invoices for total compliance.

Payment Tracking

Mark invoices as paid, send automatic reminders, and track outstanding balances. Know exactly who owes what.

Integrates With Your Accounting Software

Xero
QuickBooks
FreeAgent
Sage

Export invoices as CSV or connect via API for automatic syncing

Tax-Free Childcare Ready Out of the Box

KinderStart invoices include all the formatting requirements for Government's Tax-Free Childcare scheme. Parents can pay directly from their childcare account—no extra setup needed.

Ofsted #
Automatically included
Tax ID
Added from settings
Date Range
Formatted correctly

Get Paid Faster With Professional Invoicing

Join hundreds of UK childminders who've eliminated invoicing headaches. Try KinderStart free for 14 days—no credit card required.

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.

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