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Nursery in a Box: Nursery Management Software
- Education and Training
- ERP
- UK-based nurseries
- Preschools
- Early childhood education centers
- Small independent childcare providers
- Multi-site nursery groups
Pricing
Pricing is tiered by nursery size: Small (0-55 children) at £149/month, Medium (56-120 children) at £179/month, and Large (121+ children) at £219/month. A 1-month free trial is available.
At a glance
- Best for
- UK-based nurseries, Preschools, Early childhood education centers, Small independent childcare providers, Multi-site nursery groups
- Key use cases
- Digital Parent Communication, Financial Administration, Staffing and Ratio Management, Child Progress Documentation
- Integrations
- Payroll export
- Official website
- Visit Nursery in a Box official website
How AI is used
Nursery in a Box is a management system designed for the UK childcare sector. It combines several business functions—including attendance registers, invoicing, HR, and payroll—into a single platform.
The software supports a range of providers, from small independent nurseries to larger groups. It provides dedicated apps for parents and staff to coordinate communication and updates.
Capabilities include funding management and tools for Ofsted compliance, designed to help providers organize information for inspections. The system also includes AI-supported writing tools to help staff draft messages and updates.
Buyers should confirm that the tiered pricing based on child capacity fits their budget and that the payroll export functionality aligns with their existing accounting software.
Key Features
Parent and Staff Apps
Applications for parents to receive daily updates and make payments, and for staff to manage scheduling and private messaging.
Billing and Funding Management
Tools for invoicing, managing direct debits, and calculating funding gaps and claims.
Learning Journey Tracking
Digital recording of child progress, observations, and assessments aligned with early years curriculum.
Attendance and Occupancy Forecasting
Digital registers with ratio tracking and tools to forecast future occupancy and availability.
HR and Payroll Export
Management of staff qualifications, holiday requests, and the ability to export timesheets for payroll.
AI Writing Assistant
AI tools designed to support staff with suggestions for writing messages and updates.
Compliance Tools
Digital logs for accidents, medication, and safeguarding to support Ofsted inspection requirements.
Use Cases
Digital Parent Communication
Using the parent app to share daily diaries, photos, and instant messages.
Financial Administration
Handling monthly invoicing, direct debit payments, and funding claims within one system.
Staffing and Ratio Management
Planning rotas and tracking staff attendance to help maintain required care ratios.
Child Progress Documentation
Tracking learning journeys and developmental milestones digitally for parent review.
Integrations
- Payroll export
FAQ
How is Nursery in a Box priced?
- Pricing is tiered based on the number of children in the nursery, ranging from £149 to £219 per month, with a discount available for annual payments.
Does the software include parent communication tools?
- Yes, it provides a parent app for daily updates, instant messaging, photo sharing, and in-app payments.
Is the software compliant with data regulations?
- The software is UK-hosted, uses 256-bit SSL encryption, and is GDPR compliant.
Can it help with Ofsted inspections?
- It includes tools such as digital accident logs and staffing information to help keep required data organized for inspections.
Source category: Education & Training
Source subcategory: ERP
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