Automate your invoices, calculate Stretched funding instantly, and prepare for Making Tax Digital with HMRC-recognised software.
The 2026 expansion of funded hours is great for parents, but a nightmare for your admin. KinderStart handles the complex splits for you.
Excel—and your brain—can only take so much. We build your invoices from actual hours to ensure you never undercharge.
Built-in logic for the complex 2026/27 expansion rules.
Tell us your open weeks (48, 50, or 51), and we calculate exactly how many funded hours can be claimed per week automatically.
We separate meals and trips clearly, keeping you compliant with rules preventing Top-up fees on funded hours.
HMRC is changing how you report income. We're ready.
From April 2026, sole traders must keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC. No more annual panics.
Capture receipts on the go. Everything is stored in the HMRC-recognised format.
Submit 4 simple updates a year. We sync directly with Government Gateway.
See exactly how much you owe in real-time. Know your profitability daily.
"I used to dread tax return season. Now I just click 'Export'. It saves me hours of stress and I know my invoicing is 100% accurate."— Sarah, Childminder in Leeds
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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.