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The best nursery software in the UK

The platform to do it all

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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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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Parent partnerships

Parent partnerships

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Instant messaging
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Personal news feed
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Reminders
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Child development

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Observations
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Assessments
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FInances

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Batch invoicing
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Financial insights
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Staff management

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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.