Simple pricing for
childminders
Free while you get registered. When you take children, Solo is £14.49 a month after a 7-day free trial; cancel in the app before day 7 and you pay nothing.
Starter
For those on their journey to becoming a childminder. Track your progress to registration.
- Registration Tracker
- Step-by-step Application Guide
- Registration Requirements Checklist
Solo
Billed monthly
7 days free first, then billed monthly. Cancel any time.
For childminders working on their own.
Start free trial in your browserOr download the appDownload the App to SubscribeOr start in your browser- Unlimited Children
- Daily Diaries
- 10GB Photo & Document Storage
- EYFS Compliant Forms
- Attendance Tracking
- Automated Invoicing
- Expense & Tax Tools
- KinderAssist AI (monthly allowance included)
- Making Tax Digital Integration
Team
Billed monthly
7 days free first, then billed monthly. Cancel any time.
For settings with assistants or co-childminders.
Start free trial in your browserOr download the appDownload the App to SubscribeOr start in your browser- Everything in Solo
- Unlimited assistants & co-childminders
- Up to 4 staff clocked in at once
- Staff clock-in & timesheets
- 50GB Photo & Document Storage
- 3× the KinderAssist AI allowance
What childminders say
"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!"
Compare plans
| Feature | Starter | SoloRecommended | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Journey | |||
| Registration Tracker | |||
| Registration Application Guide | |||
| Daily Business | |||
| Unlimited Children | |||
| Daily Diaries | |||
| Photo & Document Storage | 10GB | 50GB | |
| EYFS Compliant Forms | |||
| Attendance Tracking | |||
| Contracts & Permissions | |||
| Team & Assistant Hub | |||
| Finance & Admin | |||
| Automated Invoicing | |||
| Expense Tracking & Taxes | |||
| Making Tax Digital Integration | |||
| Secure Document Storage | |||
Registration Journey
Daily Business
Finance & Admin
Frequently asked questions
Try it on tonight's paperwork
Seven days free. Add your children, send one invoice and fill in one diary, then decide.
Cancel in the app before day 7 and you pay nothing.
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.