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Don't settle for less

The best nursery software meets every need

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Collaborate instantly

Work together to put children’s learning and development first.

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Save hours

Every tool you need to make tedious admin tasks as simple as can be.

Famly's nursery software can help with increasing revenue

Increase revenue

All the financial features to boost your revenue and manage debt.

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the best nursery software in the uk

The platform to do it all

Better parent partnerships with Famly's nursery management software

Parent partnerships

Collaborate and
communicate

More than parent admin. Tools to strengthen partnerships, and prioritise children’s development.

  • Instant messages, reminders and updates.
  • Newsfeeds to share photos, videos and learning.
  • Event RSVPS, notifications and permissions.
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Child development

Observe and document learning

We’re not an EYFS tracker. Observe and document children’s learning, without interfering in it.

  • On-the-go observations with practice prompts.
  • Assess, tally, share progress and create online
    learning journals.
  • A custom curriculum builder with custom
    reference material.
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Instant finances

Instant in-app finances

You can’t prioritise children if you’re worrying about finances. Easily manage and boost revenue.

  • One-click parent payments and reminders.
  • Batch invoicing, enquiries and account balance.
  • Revenue & debt management, and financial insights.
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Efficient staffing

Staff management tools

All nursery management software has staffing tools. So make sure it’s got the ones you really need.

  • Weekly staff schedules and upcoming hours.
  • Track, request and review staff holiday and leave.
  • Always stay in ratio and document attendance.
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Pain free registration with Famly's nursery software

Attendance

Pain-free registration

Safety is our priority. Easily manage all attendance, so every single child is accounted for.

  • Register children instantly with a sign-in screen.
  • Oversee and document all check-ins and headcounts.
  • Log all activity directly to a child’s unique profile.
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The UK's best nursery software solution

Basic nursery software doesn't compare  

It's not a competition, but you deserve the best.

Ordinary nursery management software
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Parent partnerships

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Instant messaging
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Personal news feed
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Reminders
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Photos & videos
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Child development

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Online learning journals
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Observations
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Assessments
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Tally & progress report
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Curriculum builder

Instant finances

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In-app payments
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Batch invoicing
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Financial insights
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Efficient staffing

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9,000 settings love it

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Ben Bausor
Always Growing

“If another company told us that you can have ten years of software for free, we’d tell them we’re not interested.”

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Heather Thomas
Cywion Bach

“The whole week at the end of the month used to be set aside for invoicing, now I do it at the click of a button.”

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Neil Leitch
Early Years Alliance

“When I ask how Famly is going, the one thing staff say to me is that ‘you should have done this a long time ago’”

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Gemma Williams
Maggie & Rose

“The invoicing system, it's magical. It's really, really easy to use. It's so easy being able to do everything at the press of a button.“

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Teresa Neill
Blackberry Lane Nursery

“It was just so easy to use, I whizzed through it. It was just so straightforward and logical. I’m not particularly technical either, but if I can work it out, anybody can.”

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Nick Wedderburn
Early Buds

“Parents absolutely love it. We tell every parent who comes to visit about Famly and they think it’s just amazing.”

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Debbie Gibson
Blackberry Lane Nursery

“You always get an answer. The support is second to none. We had support from our old provider but we didn’t get phone calls or training sessions or feedback… or even answers sometimes!”

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Kirsty Harkins
Twiggs Lane Pre-school

“Parents can just see, ‘Yes my child’s happy, they’re fine, they’re playing.’ Famly allows us to do all that without staff thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, I have to write an observation!’”

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John Gilliland
Goulton Grange Day Nursery

“I can do the invoices in five minutes. With the old Excel system it took hours. I know they’re done, I know they’ve been sent, so I can get back on with something that will be generating more business.”

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Rob Danks
Honey’s Nest

“Parents don’t have to wait for a consultation three times a year to see what their child is learning at nursery. Parents can log in and see straight away that their child has achieved something.”

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Christina Demetriou
Early Buds

“It’s changed our whole company, it really has. Things needed to modernise and Famly’s a massive part of that. Everything’s at the touch of a button.”

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Katie Thompson
Coconut Nursery

“For good reason, parents don’t like having all these different logins. They much prefer having it all in one place. Famly is just so intuitive and so easy to use, and that really helps us get parents on board.”

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Extra platform benefits

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Expect support
you can count on

Nursery management is a team sport, and we’re in it together. Get a dedicated account manager to onboard and support you, and instant in-app support whenever you need it.

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Top-class data
security

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All the small details

Frequently asked questions

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What can the best nursery software do for me?

The best nursery software should work with your unique needs, and let you run your entire setting with one app. It should give you an overview of all your finances, let you budget in a few clicks, integrate payments and invoices, and act as a child development documentation platform. Essentially, the best nursery software should be a one-stop-shop. If it isn’t, it might be time to try something new.

How do I get a demo?

Just click ‘Get a demo’ below! You’ll be put in contact with one of our lovely team members, and they’ll take you through the platform step-by-step, how you could use it at your setting, and what package might fit you best.

Do I have to pay per child or staff member?  

No, we don’t do that at Famly. You pay per site, and can choose whichever package suits you best no matter how many children you care for.

Is there a limit to how many children and staff I can have inside Famly?

No! We don’t have a cap on children, staff, or families inside Famly - you can add however many you need.

Do I really need nursery management software if I’m a small setting?

That’s totally up to you, but just because you’re a small setting doesn’t mean you don’t run a hard-working business. We have different nursery software packages that suit settings of all sizes, as you obviously won’t need the same features as a huge group. So you can pick a package that streamlines absolutely everything you need, without buying unnecessary features.

Can nursery management software help my business grow?

You bet it can. We firmly believe that the more you understand and track your business goals, the easier it is to spot gaps and where you could boost revenue. So the better your nursery management software is in helping you getting an overview and giving you information quickly, the better your business gets.

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